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Title: Google told to delete Wi-Fi data
Post by: Simon on November 20, 2010, 12:01

Google has been told to delete the data it collected from UK Wi-Fi connections, but it isn't yet sure when that will happen.

The web giant was reprimanded by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) earlier this month for breaching the Data Protection Act.

The ICO chose not to dole out a fine, and Google was instead told it must sign an "undertaking notice" promising to improve its data policies, allow itself to be audited, and delete the collected data.

Google has previously said it cannot delete the data until all investigations into the incident are finished. A spokesman for the ICO told PC Pro that with the conclusion of its investigation and the case opened by the Met Police, there was now no reason for Google to keep the data.

Read more: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/security/362989/google-told-to-delete-wi-fi-data

Title: Re: Google told to delete Wi-Fi data
Post by: Rik on November 20, 2010, 12:09

Google will soon have a seat at the UN.  :ack:

Title: Re: Google told to delete Wi-Fi data
Post by: Simon on November 20, 2010, 12:12

Or, more worryingly, in your front room.  :(

Title: Re: Google told to delete Wi-Fi data
Post by: Rik on November 20, 2010, 12:48

I suspect they've already got that. :(