The BBC is reporting that Google’s privacy policy is too vague and that grave concerns about Google having too much private data to divulge if the price is right.
Google’s privacy policy has come under scrutiny in recent weeks.
A working party of European Information Commissioners has written to Google to ask the firm to explain why it holds on to users’ web history data for up to two years.
Google has said it would respond by the end of June.
There is also growing concern from privacy campaigners over the implication of Google’s proposed purchase of advertising firm DoubleClick.
The ad company helps link up advertising agencies, marketers and web site publishers hoping to put adverts online.
Campaigners argue that the two firms will have an unprecedented amount of information on users’ web-surfing habits.
[Google's own attorney] admitted two elements of the policy statement needed attention.
Those elements stated:
When we use third parties to assist us in processing your personal information, we require that they comply with our Privacy Policy and any other appropriate confidentiality and security measures. We may also share information with third parties in limited circumstances, including when complying with legal process, preventing fraud or imminent harm, and ensuring the security of our network and services.
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