![]() ![]() ![]() Imagine how harmonious it would sound to mix the tones of millions of bottles going through the recycling process-the melody of all of us doing our part? That’s why we’re updating our policies to help people take more control of their online presence in Search,” Michelle Chang, Google’s Global Policy Lead for Search, announced on the company’s blog. “Open access to information is a key goal of Search, but so is empowering people with the tools they need to protect themselves and keep their sensitive, personally identifiable information private. On April 27, the company announced it will allow anyone to request removals of their personal information from its Search feature. The good news is that Google just made a big change that gives us all a little more control over our personal information. What makes the situation even worse is that our information was put online without any of our consent. The fact that this information is readily available puts us all in the dangerous position of being the victim of fraud, stalking and violence. With a few keystrokes just about anyone can get your home address, phone number, email, age and the names of your family members. In the internet era, the idea of personal privacy is all but a myth.
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