Google dings missive to lawmakers: 'We're misunderstood' ; Euro watchdog asks Google to HALT privacy tweak

[Worth reading for Brit cynical look at the matter. Also EU action.]

         * Google dings missive to lawmakers: 'We're misunderstood'
           Chocolate Factory promises it's not locking your privates in a vice
           http://go.reg.cx/news/1TUT

'...Google has responded to US politicos who demanded answers after the 
advertising giant announced it was "simplifying" its privacy policies 
.....In a letter to eight members of Congress 
<https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BwxyRPFduTN2NTZhNDlkZDgtMmM3MC00Yjc0LTg4YTMtYTM3NDkxZTE2OWRi&hl=en_US&pli=1>, 
Google's director of public policy, Pablo Chavez, explained he was 
hoping to "correct some of the misconceptions" ..."Some have expressed 
concern about whether consumers can opt out of our updated privacy 
policy. We understand the question at the heart of this concern," he 
added in his preamble....'

         * Euro watchdog asks Google to HALT privacy tweak
           Take a pause while French DP officers frisk you, Larry
           http://go.reg.cx/news/1TZ5




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