Google & Privacy
So, what do we all think of this?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/google-faces-backlash-over-privacy-changes/2012/01/25/gIQAVQnMQQ_story.html
I'm beginning to think it might be time to get myself a new personal e-mail.
-Albatross
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/google-faces-backlash-over-privacy-changes/2012/01/25/gIQAVQnMQQ_story.html
I'm beginning to think it might be time to get myself a new personal e-mail.
-Albatross
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Unless you are running your own email server, someone somewhere could be potentially reading your email. It's all the same bullshit, different companies.
True. However, I'm not too concerned about "someone somewhere" reading my e-mail as much as I am concerned about the contents of my e-mails being used for naughty purposes (targeted advertising outside of Gmail's client being one of my larger concerns).
I'm not moving away from my Google account for this as much as I am for all the sub-standard things they've been doing lately.
-Albatross
I'm not moving away from my Google account for this as much as I am for all the sub-standard things they've been doing lately.
-Albatross
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I have faith they'll redeem them selves. I really hope they redeem them selves. Please PLEASE let them redeem them selves.
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I only ever sign in to google to check gmail, and sign out once I'm done. Aside from that, I make an effort not to link/share accounts among other services, and block a lot of annoying scripts/cookies.
I'm not too concerned here. ^^
I'm not too concerned here. ^^
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I really don't see the big deal, the privacy changes only affect information being shared between multiple Google services and doesn't even imply them selling information to corporate firms. So, for example, things like searching for the address of a Chinese Food restaurant in New York City on Google Maps would also yield more accurate results when searching for Chinese Food using the standard search engine. I fail to see how this is a bad thing.
I follow darkestfright in this. As long as the data isn't shared outside Google, I don't really mind. In fact, I'd enjoy less "YouTube suggest the new Justin Bieber hit!!1!" nonsense. No, Rihanna isn't the "logical next step" from Iron Maiden. No, Miley Cirus isn't the perfect match from Smashing Pumpkins.
I'm not sure what this will change for me, though. I have a different account for Youtube than for my actual personal stuff and unless they're going through the trouble of merging those accounts in analysis, sharing across platforms won't teach them anything new about me. I refuse to use Google+ (Really, a public personal info page run by the same people who know my web searches? That seemed like a good idea to them?) and some other "advanced" services.
On a related note: Why are people so direct marketing? Shouldn't "we do the leaflet-browsing for you!" be a good thing?
I'm not sure what this will change for me, though. I have a different account for Youtube than for my actual personal stuff and unless they're going through the trouble of merging those accounts in analysis, sharing across platforms won't teach them anything new about me. I refuse to use Google+ (Really, a public personal info page run by the same people who know my web searches? That seemed like a good idea to them?) and some other "advanced" services.
On a related note: Why are people so direct marketing? Shouldn't "we do the leaflet-browsing for you!" be a good thing?
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In the UK I'm registered with Telephone Preference Service and Mailing Preference Service so that I don't receive direct marketing. I use an adblocker so I don't see adverts in my web browser. When I do searches on sites I want neutral results based based on the the phrase that I search for not biased results based on things like where I live, what is in my calender for that day, or any other bit of information that they can gleam from my online finger print.
Not too long ago, I was trying to do something Google related and they where insistent on having my mobile (cell) number so they could send me a validation text (SMS). I could no valid reason for them to ask for my phone number, I had logged in and they have an email address registered for contact, why insist on that information, especially if you say you are not going to sell it to 3rd parties.
Not too long ago, I was trying to do something Google related and they where insistent on having my mobile (cell) number so they could send me a validation text (SMS). I could no valid reason for them to ask for my phone number, I had logged in and they have an email address registered for contact, why insist on that information, especially if you say you are not going to sell it to 3rd parties.
So long as they are only sharing my information with themselves, I don't care. However, as soon as they even consider sharing it with anyone else, I'm out.
What about unintentional sharing?
http://www.cnbc.com/id/43241654/Google_Confirms_Chinese_Hack_Attempt_on_Gmail
http://www.cnbc.com/id/43241654/Google_Confirms_Chinese_Hack_Attempt_on_Gmail
No, but it does add to the problem: you're not only trusting Google to not misuse the data, but you're also trusting them to keep it safe from those who will misuse it.
Yes, but Google has about a gazillion times the amount of data on a gazillion times the amount of people compared to any other company, not to mention the sensitivity of the data (remember the shitstorm when AOL leaked search data?). That kind of puts a big mark on their back.
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Since it hasn't been posted yet:
Google's offical page about their privacy changes:
http://www.google.ca/intl/en/policies/
Google's offical page about their privacy changes:
http://www.google.ca/intl/en/policies/
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