The UK information watchdog is the latest to order Google to amend its controversial policy or face a fine. In this Dec. 6, 2011 file photo, the Google logo is seen on the carpet at Google France offices before its inauguration, in Paris. (Credit: AP Photo/Jacques Brinon) Google must change its privacy policy or face the consequences--so says Britain's privacy watchdog. The UK Information Commissioner's Office has warned Google that it faces "formal enforcement action" if the privacy policy isn't amended before 20 September, although a fine--which could be up to £500,000 ($750,000)--is unlikely. Google is in hot water in several countries over its combined privacy policy, which breaks down the barriers between different Google accounts and has no option for users to opt out. Read more of 'Google must change privacy policy, says UK watchdog' at CNET UK.
The UK information watchdog is the latest to order Google to amend its controversial policy or face a fine.
In this Dec. 6, 2011 file photo, the Google logo is seen on the carpet at Google France offices before its inauguration, in Paris.
(Credit: AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)
Google must change its privacy policy or face the consequences--so says Britain's privacy watchdog.
The UK Information Commissioner's Office has warned Google that it faces "formal enforcement action" if the privacy policy isn't amended before 20 September, although a fine--which could be up to £500,000 ($750,000)--is unlikely.
Google is in hot water in several countries over its combined privacy policy, which breaks down the barriers between different Google accounts and has no option for users to opt out.
Read more of 'Google must change privacy policy, says UK watchdog' at CNET UK.
