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Title: Google finally deletes all Wi-Fi data
Post by: Simon on Dec 20, 2010, 22:54:53
Google has finally deleted all of the private data it illegally collected while scanning UK Wi-Fi connections.

Google was first caught out collecting data from unsecured Wi-Fi connections in May, but the Information Commissioner's Office only took action last month, requiring the company to delete the collected data and submit to an audit.

Read more: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/363865/google-finally-deletes-all-wi-fi-data
Title: Re: Google finally deletes all Wi-Fi data
Post by: pctech on Dec 20, 2010, 23:01:43
Or did they?

Title: Re: Google finally deletes all Wi-Fi data
Post by: Rik on Dec 21, 2010, 09:23:10
Exactly. They've had plenty of time to squirrel copies. I don't see how any regulator can be sure that the data is gone.
Title: Re: Google finally deletes all Wi-Fi data
Post by: pctech on Dec 21, 2010, 10:01:27
Quote from: Rik on Dec 21, 2010, 09:23:10
Exactly. They've had plenty of time to squirrel copies. I don't see how any regulator can be sure that the data is gone.

And over many locations too.

Title: Re: Google finally deletes all Wi-Fi data
Post by: Rik on Dec 21, 2010, 10:01:52
Exactly.
Title: Re: Google finally deletes all Wi-Fi data
Post by: pctech on Dec 21, 2010, 10:08:15
Its a bit like Hydra, you cut off one head and it'll grow another.
Title: Re: Google finally deletes all Wi-Fi data
Post by: Rik on Dec 21, 2010, 10:15:50
To think we used to say that of Microsoft. :)
Title: Re: Google finally deletes all Wi-Fi data
Post by: pctech on Dec 21, 2010, 10:16:48
I prefer MS to Google anyday.

Title: Re: Google finally deletes all Wi-Fi data
Post by: Rik on Dec 21, 2010, 10:28:16
It's certainly turned out that way, Mitch.