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Google search ad, what dat?

February 8, 2010 | Posted by John M. Simpson

Super Bowl XLIV wasn't only a first for the New Orleans Saints, it was also a landmark for Internet giant, Google.  The company actually bought an ad, one that ironically reveals exactly the privacy issues raised by the company that consumers should worry about.

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DC Week in Review: All about banks

February 5, 2010 | Posted by Carmen Balber

It was hard to get away from Wall Street in Washington this week. Former Citibank Chairman John Reed, free to speak his mind in retirement, endorsed an independent consumer agency in testimony before the Senate Banking panel on Thursday...

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Google asking spy agency for help

February 4, 2010 | Posted by John M. Simpson

Google has apparently gone to the super secret National Security Agency seeking help in preventing cyber attacks.

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Two Congressmen ask Justice to scrutinize Google Books deal, government will comment on revised deal Thursday

February 3, 2010 | Posted by John M. Simpson

Two Texas Congressmen have asked the U.S. of Justice to ensure that  the proposed Google Books Settlement not hurt minority publishers and small businesses. The department is scheduled to file its view of the amended settlement in federal court on Thursday.

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Google's 5 principles pay lip service to privacy

February 2, 2010 | Posted by John M. Simpson

Google decided to take note of International Data Privacy Day last week by publishing their five guiding privacy principles.  Here are the bullet points and there is ...

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