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Most Recent PostsInvestigating Google
Yesterday, news broke that as part of an investigation into Google’s StreetView wi-fi breach, a French security firm discovered private email passwords among the data collected. Now, Computer World reports, at least 30 states — led by Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal — may soon launch a joint investigation into the company’s conduct here in America:
The joint investigation will ask Google for additional information about its snatching of data from personal and business Wi-Fi networks using the company’s Street View vehicles, which have cruised U.S. streets and roads since 2007 as part of an effort to map wireless hot spots for mobile location purposes.
Calling the practice “deeply disturbing,” Blumenthal also said the inquiry will look into possible violations of state laws, and whether state and federal privacy laws need to be strengthened.
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