When Google first stepped into the social networking monarchy, the company sought to harness a few of the information it had available to make a user’s transition significantly quicker. But, in doing so, many users complained about the lack of privacy, and in response, Google is now releasing privacy updates to “Buzz.”
Starting today, April 5, Google will request that all users confirm or change their privacy settings.
Todd Jackson, Buzz product manager told in a blog spot that “Shortly after launching Google Buzz, we quickly realized we didn’t get everything right and moved as fast as possible to improve the Buzz experience”.
“Offering everyone who uses our products transparency and control is very important to us.” He added.
In March, several members of Congress wrote a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asking that it investigate the privacy implications the service.
“We‘re writing to express our concern over claims that Google Buzz… breaches online consumer privacy and trust,” they wrote.
The Google team has also said that other updates will be imminent in the future.
Starting today, April 5, Google will request that all users confirm or change their privacy settings.
Todd Jackson, Buzz product manager told in a blog spot that “Shortly after launching Google Buzz, we quickly realized we didn’t get everything right and moved as fast as possible to improve the Buzz experience”.
“Offering everyone who uses our products transparency and control is very important to us.” He added.
In March, several members of Congress wrote a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asking that it investigate the privacy implications the service.
“We‘re writing to express our concern over claims that Google Buzz… breaches online consumer privacy and trust,” they wrote.
The Google team has also said that other updates will be imminent in the future.
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