Inside Google

Googlebuster fights back against behavioral advertising

Jamie Court

One of the editors of Adbusters magazine has a populist strategy to create an online revolt against Google’s latest forray into targeted online advertising, a tactic that Congress Quarterly reports, from behind its subscription wall, caught the eye of federal lawmakers Wednesday.

White House website cuts tie to Google’s YouTube

John M. Simpson

In the face of criticism from privacy advocates, the White House website apparently has ended its ties to Google’s YouTube video service.

Facebook’s new democracy could challenge other web giants

Jamie Court

Facebook has taken the unusual step of allowing 30% of its members to
decide privacy policies.  CBS News and CNET’s Larry Magid and I talked
the change over in this interview late last night.

Google wants to get rid of watchdogs, no apologies

Jamie Court

When I walked into the Consumer Watchdog office today on a press conference seeking to protect benefits for autistic children, it occurred to me just what is so insidious about Google’s efforts to de-fund our consumer group.

White House camouflages ties to Google

John M. Simpson

The White House webmaster apparently is  hearing concerns from privacy advocates about exemptions from federal rules for Google’s YouTube video service, but I’m not applauding the latest response at all.

White House website responds to privacy concerns about Google; additional steps needed

John M. Simpson

Twelve hours after blogger Chris Soghoian revealed privacy concerns about Google’s involvement with the …

Model’s “skank” suit highlights Google privacy issues

John M. Simpson

A model’s suit to force Google to identify an anonymous blogger highlights the privacy issues surrounding many of Google’s services.

According to …

NYT weighs in for online privacy controls

Jamie Court

The oracle of progressive opinion, the New York Times editorial page, articulated the core concept for new privacy protection in America: "Internet users should be able to control how much of their personal data companies keep."

Press Release

People don’t trust Google anymore

CONTACT: John M. Simpson

Google’s corporate motto is still "Don’t be evil", but folks just don’t trust the Internet…

Is Google neutral or not? Does it matter?

John M. Simpson

The Wall Street Journal touched off a debate Monday in an article suggesting that Internet giant …