Google had previously said that the unencrypted information in collected from unknowing bystanders during its mapping service was a 'mistake'. However, a recent report by the FCC concluded that the company KNOWINGLY collected the information. Why? Because it was just too good of an opportunity to pass up! If you were in charge of mapping the face of the planet, while simultaneously being able to study and chart human behavior and tendencies, wouldn't you figure out a way to profit off of this information? Facebook already links your 'Likes' and Interests to advertisement banners. Google just went a step further and pried into people's private information for a glimpse at untapped demographic analysis.
Read more about Google getting caught with their hand in the cookie jar HERE.
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