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FTC Ends Probe of Google StreetView Privacy Breach

Posted by samzenpus on from the move-on-nothing-to-see-here dept.

GovTechGuy writes "The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wrote to Google on Wednesday to end its probe into a major privacy breach in which the company collected and stored private user information, such as passwords and entire e-mails, without even realizing it after the search giant promised to improve its privacy practices."

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  1. Re:Whoops! by bonch · · Score: 1, Troll

    Actually, many local areas prohibit unauthorized access of computer networks. It's also unethical. However, I realize this is Slashdot where Google can do no wrong, even when their CEO comes right out and tells you not to give a shit about your privacy as an individual.