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Consumer Watchdog Welcomes Larry Page As Google’s CEO
SANTA MONICA, CA -- Consumer Watchdog today welcomed the announcement that Co-Founder Larry Page will become chief executive officer of the Internet giant and expressed optimism that the changes at the top mean Google will return to the values of its founders.
Continue reading...Google’s CEO Switch Could Be a Risky Move
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Consumer Watchdog, an organization that has been critical of Google's privacy policies and missteps, said it welcomes the CEO change. "Eric Schmidt has put his foot in his mouth so far on key issues like privacy that he's kicked himself out of the CEO's office," said John M. Simpson, director of Consumer Watchdog's Inside Google Project, in a statement.
Continue reading...Stearns Plans to Introduce Privacy Bill
Friday, January 14, 2011
Consumer Watchdog's John Simpson said that Stearns's effort "shows that protecting online privacy is a bipartisan issue that resonates on both sides of the aisle. Privacy may be one of the areas where Congress can get something done this session."
Continue reading...Don’t Be Evil When You Sell, And Other Retail Resolutions
Friday, December 31, 2010
In November advocacy groups Center for Digital Democracy, U.S. PIRG, Consumer Watchdog, and the World Privacy Forum filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission over “unfair and deceptive” advertising and data gathering practices at online health information and service sites.
Continue reading...Apple Lets Mobile Trackers Have a Field Day, Alleges Consumer Lawsuit
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
"It is clear that we need some kind of 'do not track' legislation for smartphones as well as online," John M. Simpson, a consumer advocate with Consumer Watchdog, told MacNewsWorld. This transmission of information was described as common in the Journal article, he noted -- and consumers have no recourse.
Continue reading...Former Google Lobbyist Resigns from White House
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
John Simpson of Consumer Watchdog, who has criticized McLaughlin's appointment from the start, wrote in a blog post: "It's good he's gone."
Continue reading...Invading Our Privacy on the Internet
Monday, December 27, 2010
If Washington fails to act, California should create its own "do not track me" system through the Legislature or the ballot box. The state that pioneered Internet commerce can also lead the way in ensuring that it does not run roughshod over one of our fundamental rights.
Continue reading...When Analysts Look Over Their Shoulders
Thursday, December 23, 2010
"We're interested in the monopolistic power that Google has, how they are using it and whether it has disadvantaged consumers," said John Simpson, a director at Consumer Watchdog.
Continue reading...Smartphones Need “Do Not Track Me” Function, Consumer Watchdog Says
Monday, December 20, 2010
Santa Monica, CA — The Do Not Track Me function proposed in the Federal Trade Commission’s recently released online privacy report must be extended to include smartphones, Consumer Watchdog said today in the wake of a Wall Street Journal article showing how applications for the iPhone and Android phones widely share personal data without the users’ knowledge or consent.
Continue reading...Google Denies Connecticut AG Street View Data
Saturday, December 18, 2010
That answer isn't satisfactory for privacy pundits such as Consumer Watchdog's John M. Simpson. "Google's refusal to give data gathered by its Street View cars from private WiFi networks to Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal underscores the need for a Congressional hearing," Simpson said. "What is Google hiding?
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
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