An internal Google database obtained by 404 Media shows Google recording childrens' voices, saving license plates from Street View, and many other self-reported incidents, large and small.
Not a surprise but man
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I think some of ypu are missing the broader takeaway from this release of information and the article. It’s not supposed to be some slam dunk hit piece that finally exposes Google as an evil and irresponsible company, but rather a showcase of what can sometimes happen to our data behind the scenes without our knowledge.
Big tech companies like Google want us to think that we can trust them to look after anything we put online, but the reality is that you can never be 100% sure that your data will be kept private and/or secure. Mistakes, bugs and unexpected circumstances can always arise. It is a good reminder to always think about what you’re doing online and whether you really need to be doing it.