Google 'breaches EU privacy laws'


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#16 +techbeck

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 23:23

View Post.Neo, on 08 October 2012 - 20:08, said:

PS If you want to discuss the purple flare issue I suggest you go to the appropriate thread. It has nothing to do with this subject as explained there.

It was to prove a point. Companies screw up and either they make good, or they will pay a price some how. This is nothing really new to whats been happening for a long time.

PS I dont need you to tell me where to post or what to post. If you have a problem with what I say, I suggest you PM a Admin/Moderator.


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Posted 08 October 2012 - 23:26

View Postthealexweb, on 08 October 2012 - 22:46, said:

As are all companies :p

True. :)

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 23:47

View Posttechbeck, on 08 October 2012 - 23:23, said:

It was to prove a point. Companies screw up and either they make good, or they will pay a price some how. This is nothing really new to whats been happening for a long time.
Personally I haven't seen anyone act surprised. Have you? I think it's good the media picks up on these things and legislation is put in place to protect consumer rights. Keeps companies on their toes.

View Posttechbeck, on 08 October 2012 - 23:23, said:

PS I dont need you to tell me where to post or what to post.
Luckily I don't tailor the content of my posts to suit your needs.

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Posted 09 October 2012 - 01:24

View Post.Neo, on 08 October 2012 - 23:47, said:

Personally I haven't seen anyone act surprised. Have you?

Nope, nor did I say anyone was. Just giving MO

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Posted 09 October 2012 - 02:18

Genius idea for if you don't like your lack of privacy: Don't use Google's services.

If you ask me, this is like making laws that say you shouldn't be able to take photos of people in a public space. Which you can. Where I live anyways.

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Posted 09 October 2012 - 17:01

View PostJazirian, on 08 October 2012 - 20:02, said:

And when that day comes, please spend a little time considering 'why' so much of our media wants us to leave the EU. Many of the rights you take for granted - consumer protection laws, workers rights - are EU laws.

Many UK laws, including those you mentioned, already existed in the UK beforehand and are actually much more stringent than many of the EU versions.