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Can anyone tell me why Google's New Privacy policy is troubling? I kinda get it, but it doesn't seem as drastic as others are making it out.

12:11PM Thu, March 01 2012

@clintlalonde Victoria, BC, Canada

I've been wondering this, too. Seeing lots of msg from ppl clearing Google data. Maybe there is upside 4 us to unified policy?

12:13PM Thu, March 01 2012

@uofr_ctl Regina, SK

Found an article that helps make sense. Basically, Google is aggregating its data from across platforms: http://t.co/Fyzsf1kJ

12:13PM Thu, March 01 2012

@clintlalonde Victoria, BC, Canada

ie will a unified policy make the info I receive more relevant to fill my need? Will data sharing make it easier for me to filter?

12:15PM Thu, March 01 2012

the clarity seems positive - only downside seems 'filter bubble' related, but that has less to do with privacy.

12:15PM Thu, March 01 2012

thanks for the article. Still, it mentions concerns, but the concerns aren't articulated well.

12:17PM Thu, March 01 2012

@clintlalonde Victoria, BC, Canada

I guess 1 downside is more targeted ads based on behaviours on other Gogle platforms ie) Gmail ads based on what u watch on YouTube

12:19PM Thu, March 01 2012

@daveandcori Connecticut, USA

I'm not sure what the fuss is all about either.

12:20PM Thu, March 01 2012

@clintlalonde Victoria, BC, Canada

...and building of a more "complete" profile of me to make me even more attractive to advertisers.

12:20PM Thu, March 01 2012

@gferrie Saanichton, BC

Yes you should be concerned about Googles new privacy policy Alec http://t.co/HI123Lsh http://t.co/1HpoWxuN hope this helps

12:21PM Thu, March 01 2012

what is mentioned in that article has essentially always been a concern - I don't feel the combining services makes much different.

12:22PM Thu, March 01 2012

I guess that's the part I am trying to get-Google search history has always been there, but how does combo make it that much worse?

12:24PM Thu, March 01 2012

and thanks for the article.

12:24PM Thu, March 01 2012

thanks for helping me think that out.

12:25PM Thu, March 01 2012

@gferrie Saanichton, BC

it consolidates all of your data from disparate sources into one data source. They utilize it to data mine much more effectively

12:25PM Thu, March 01 2012

Its not troubling. People just look for conflict.

12:25PM Thu, March 01 2012

the only thing is, I've always considered google (youtube, docs, search, etc.) to just be one entity - think why its not shocking

12:27PM Thu, March 01 2012

@clintlalonde Victoria, BC, Canada

I've been wondering the same & weighing it out in my mind as well, esp after reading this article http://t.co/W2KkCcTX

12:28PM Thu, March 01 2012

@gferrie Saanichton, BC

I guess that's the rub. Google purchased YouTube & other services. Now they are all aggregated in one common data source

12:28PM Thu, March 01 2012

@uofr_ctl Regina, SK

True. My guess: concern=Google knows I email Mom, I follow Wil Wheaton and I searched for fabric paint. And can put it together.

12:29PM Thu, March 01 2012

yet, i'd still rather have Google mine my data vs. my Government.

12:29PM Thu, March 01 2012

@gferrie Saanichton, BC

if you have all your data consolidated in 1 source data mining can be a powerful tool to drive your advertising business

12:30PM Thu, March 01 2012

@uofr_ctl Regina, SK

So now Google is gathering info together, building a picture of who I am. I am no longer a totally anonymous user (always illusion)

12:30PM Thu, March 01 2012

@pnikulak Regina, Saskatchewan

it's not as bad as they make it out to seem. in a lot of ways it's better than the old policy.

12:30PM Thu, March 01 2012

@gferrie Saanichton, BC

the advertising you will see will be an aggregate of everything you do in the Google world, potentially much more targeted & spec

12:32PM Thu, March 01 2012

@clintlalonde Victoria, BC, Canada

Yeah, ultimately the gov't has the potential to do much more harm 2 me with the info than Google. Or maybe I am living a delusion?

12:32PM Thu, March 01 2012

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