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Google Changes Privacy Policy

Posted by Zonk on from the privacy-under-the-goog dept.

jemecki writes "Yahoo reports that Google has updated their privacy policy on user data collection. The new policy now explicitly states that 'Google may use personal information to display customized content and advertising, develop new services and ensure that its network continues to function.' It also adds that employees who violate the policy will be fired and prosecuted. They have also added a Cliffs Notes version of their privacy policy for those who don't want to RTFPP."

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  1. Big Brother by Legendof_Pedro · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Ok, so target ads are good (IMO relevance is fairly important) but personally, I feel this is a breach of our rights. But having said that, what personal information have you actually sent to Google (searching habits excluded)?