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Google Talks Transparency, But Hides Surveillance Stats

Posted December 18, 2009 8:41 AM

From Wired Top Stories:

Google likes to trumpet transparency and free expression, especially when it concerns the internet, part of its commitment to the corporate motto, "Don't Be Evil." But despite the company's recent online public policy posts espousing unfettered online expression, we aren't buying it.

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12/19/2009 4:05 PM

Side tracking is what I would call this story. What the government wants it gets. What it needs is a matter of priority and fashion or ideology. Google has something they have not? Very funny!

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