2.22.2010

Google Privacy Policy

Everybody in the class should review it - both because you use Google and we are thinking critically about this popular issue this semester.  This section in particular warrants our attention:

Google only shares personal information with other companies or individuals outside of Google in the following limited circumstances:
Google only shares personal information with other companies or individuals outside of Google in the following limited circumstances:
  • We have your consent. We require opt-in consent for the sharing of any sensitive personal information.
  • We provide such information to our subsidiaries, affiliated companies or other trusted businesses or persons for the purpose of processing personal information on our behalf. We require that these parties agree to process such information based on our instructions and in compliance with this Privacy Policy and any other appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
  • We have a good faith belief that access, use, preservation or disclosure of such information is reasonably necessary to (a) satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or enforceable governmental request, (b) enforce applicable Terms of Service, including investigation of potential violations thereof, (c) detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues, or (d) protect against harm to the rights, property or safety of Google, its users or the public as required or permitted by law.

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