Buzz Google is not immune to a complaint filed with the U.S. FTC on the ground of breach of privacy...

If we told you yesterday that Google had been more reactive to correct several problems re-assembled by the users of Google Social Buzz, now learning that these changes are not arriving fast enough to prevent the giant from having to cope with the complaint filed against him by the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC). This gathering fighting for civil liberties was in effect before the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) on the grounds of infringement by Google Buzz of the Law on the protection of consumers citing non-compliance with privacy Internet.

Simply put, EPIC asked the FTC to require Google to not activate the default Google Buzz as is currently the case for any user of Gmail. EPIC also challenges the commission as to the use by Google Buzz address book from Gmail to create a network. According to EPIC, it is not normal that Google, without consulting the client Gmail requires a system that transforms the personal data for use in a third party.

In his defense, in the Los Angeles Times, Buzz Google officials explained that if the service had already undergone some changes, others will speak to the proposed corporate experience is as pleasant and respectful as possible of individual freedoms Internet. "We are open to all proposals and suggestions, even those of EPIC. We regret also that the agency did not we have contacted us to propose changes"completes Google.

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