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Judge on privacy: Computer code trumps the law
February 22, 2008
Technology has outpaced legal system's ability to regulate its use in issues of privacy and fair use rights, says Australian High Court judge.
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How search engines rate on privacy
August 13, 2007
News.com asks Google, Yahoo and others to fess up on what they do to protect their users' personal information.In their own words: Search engines on privacy
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In their own words: Search engines on privacy
August 13, 2007
CNET News.com tries to clear up recent privacy announcements by surveying Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, Ask.com and AOL. Here, they respond.How search engines rate on privacy
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Google draws privacy complaint to FTC
April 20, 2007
Three public-interest groups are expected to ask for a government investigation into issues posed by Google's DoubleClick acquisition.
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Google to feds: Back off
February 17, 2006
Company chastises an "uninformed" Justice Department and stands its ground against a subpoena for search records. FAQ: The Google subpoena Subpoena fight round two?
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Privacy concerns dog Google-DoubleClick deal
April 18, 2007
Consumer privacy advocates worry what Google will do with combined data on Internet users' search and surf habits.Video: Schmidt discusses DoubleClick
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Competition is good for search privacy, report says
August 8, 2007
A Washington advocacy group funded in part by search companies applauds their recent policy changes.
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Privacy issues with Google library search
June 18, 2005
Google's contract with University of Michigan for Web-based library searches lacks privacy protections.
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Google speed bump draws scorn
May 6, 2005
Search giant raises privacy and security hackles with its application that accelerates Web surfing.
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Are search results fair game in porn fight?
January 20, 2006
the buzz Readers weigh in on Google's refusal to comply with a federal investigation into search results.
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Google balances privacy, reach
July 14, 2005
The search giant has to make sure its vast data on customer behavior isn't used to violate privacy.
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Google in San Francisco: 'Wireless overlord'?
October 1, 2005
Responding to a proposal to blanket the city with free wireless Net service, some fret about privacy, others welcome the shake-up.
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FAQ: Protecting yourself from search engines
August 9, 2006
Sites record what you look for--just ask AOL users whose search histories were disclosed. How to protect privacy?
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Legislator seeks to block Gmail
April 22, 2004
A California Democrat blasts Google's free e-mail service as an invasion of privacy and "a direct-marketing opportunity" for the company.
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Has the FBI ever heard of Google?
September 13, 2006
Attorney Eric J. Sinrod says Uncle Sam's dubious claims for exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act don't wash in the Internet era.
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Week in review: The seedier side of search
August 11, 2006
AOL suffers a black eye this week thanks to its search business, but it also gives us an eye full of surfers' bizarre search habits.
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FTC: All eyes on consumer privacy
June 10, 2004
Battle over Internet privacy heats up. Federal Trade Commission takes a stronger stance, making the issue a top priority.
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