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Google announces privacy changes, no opt out for users


From: Nicole Kegler <nk278 () GEORGETOWN EDU>
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:44:05 -0500

Has anyone read this article about the privacy changes being implemented by Google starting March 1? What are your thoughts?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/google-tracks-consumers-across-products-users-cant-opt-out/2012/01/24/gIQArgJHOQ_story.html?hpid=z3

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Nicole Kegler
Communications Manager
University Information Security Office
Georgetown University
202-687-5784

Protecting data is a shared responsibility!

INSTALL antivirus and antispyware software.
USE strong passwords.
KNOW who you are dealing with online.
STORE confidential and sensitive data on encrypted devices only.
SHUT DOWN computers or disconnect from the Internet when it's not in use.


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