Google Inc has settled a lawsuit alleging privacy violations in connection with its Buzz social networking service, according to a court document filed on Friday. […] To settle the proposed class action brought by a Gmail user, Google will set aside $8.5 million for attorneys fees and donations to organizations focused on Internet privacy, the…
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Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose
Okay, now that I’ve pushed my memory for high school French to its limits, we’re talking about despite his promises, Obama has been no better than Bush on many things. In this case, ACTA and transparency. James Love, Director of Knowledge Ecology International, writes: The Obama Administration has again blocked the public release of the…
Consumer Watchdog Group Goes After Google (update 3)
Nick Bilton of the New York Times reports on Consumer Watchdog‘s latest campaign, a campaign that includes a big video advertisement in Times Square, New York City. You can read his coverage here. (Updated to incorporate the final version of the video. The original post included the beta version.) Update 2: Kashmir Hill thinks the…
Privacy Recommendations for the Use of Cloud Computing by Federal Departments and Agencies
Melissa Ngo writes: The federal Chief Information Officers Council has released a report (pdf) detailing recommendations for a cloud computing privacy framework. Cloud computing is when you upload, store and access your data at an online service owned or operated by others. Millions of consumers use cloud computing services such as Web-based e-mail, online photo or…