Google is again under attack for its apparent misuse of the
information to its own users. 'Dan Nolan' an Australian software
developer revealed that the search giant is sending him full names,
email and postal codes of all those who purchased it in Google Play app.
In a blog post, Nolan said the information was so detailed that it will
be able to use it to 'track down and harass users who left negative
reviews or refunded app purchase'. Nolan revealed that he has received a
fair share customer info after cutting himself in his trading account
Play Google to update its records of payment.
The main problem is that Google is not requested by the buyer explicit
permission to share this information with developers, but by privacy
groups and careful inspection policy, Google does not clearly mention
that it is to share personal information nor does it app developers to
create a good deal of effort in informing consumers buy.
Sign-up process for Google Wallet shows potential users that they will
have to share some basic information with merchants to conduct their
transactions. But from a practical standpoint, many people seemed
blindsided by the news that their information was being shared. There
was a mention that developers can take any type of personal information
and still sell it to another party.
Last year, Google is accused of violating the consent order placing
tracking cookie on the computers of Safari users, despite saying these
same users will be automatically opting-out of such tracking. Google
agreed to pay a record $ 22.5 million to the FTC.
Monday, May 6, 2013
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