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Privacy Concerns On Google's 30 Day Data Policy
darkmonkeh writes ""Google Inc. is offering a new tool that will automatically transfer information from one personal computer to another, but anyone wanting that convenience must authorize the Internet search leader to store the material for up to 30 days", CNN reports. Although Google's policy states that it can hold data for up to 30 days, "Google intends to delete the information shortly after the electronic handoff, and will never retain anything from a user's hard drive for more than 30 days", said Sundar Pichai, director of product management. With pressure on Google after the request by the Bush administration for personal information, privacy concerns may be hard hitting."
...you can count on Slashdot to re-post it every few days, so don't worry about the 30-day expiration.
Sheesh, evil *and* a jerk. -- Jade
> Next you'll have to share your DNA configuration.
Not so bad, if you get to choose who you share it with!
Sheesh, evil *and* a jerk. -- Jade
> Whit google already indexing the whole web
That should be "whit teh google", sillyhead.
Sheesh, evil *and* a jerk. -- Jade
Please elaborate. I can't think of a good reason for wanting to share DNA configs with anyone. :)
They're not evil, but they still want to see those pics of your girlfriend naked.
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> Please elaborate. I can't think of a good reason for wanting to share DNA configs with anyone. :)
That should be in the Slashdot FAQ by now.
Sheesh, evil *and* a jerk. -- Jade
With pressure on Google after the request by the Bush administration for personal information, privacy concerns may be hard hitting.
Me: okay, delete data
Google: I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that....