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Yet groups such as Consumer Watchdog have called on government regulators to block the sale. The Fairsearch.org consortium of competitors to Google—which includes Microsoft—issued a statement that "encourages government officials to look closely" at how Google uses the acquisition.
Continue reading...Consumer Watchdog Asks the FTC to Block Google’s Acquisition of Frommer
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Internet services giant Google has announced plans to acquire travel brand Frommer for an undisclosed amount in a deal that has already come under fire from Consumer Watchdog.
Continue reading...Consumer Watchdog Calls for Google’s Acquisition of Frommer to be Blocked
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Google's latest attempt to add more content to its local business listings by buying travel brand Frommer has been challenged by the Consumer Watchdog.
Continue reading...How Google Barged Into The Travel Business
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
"There is a fundamental conflict between being a search provider and a content provider," said John M. Simpson, Consumer Watchdog's Privacy Project Director.
Continue reading...Mo Content, Mo Problems: Google’s Frommer’s Acquisition Could Lead To Additional Antitrust Scrutiny
Monday, August 13, 2012
With its recent purchase of Zagat and today’s announcement that it is acquiring travel guide company Frommer’s, there can be little doubt that Google is getting deeper into the content business. This move makes a lot of sense for Google, which is trying to add more content to its local reviews business and Knowledge Graph, but it could also put the company under additional scrutiny from antitrust investigators in the U.S. and elsewhere. Already, the consumer advocacy organization Consumer Watchdog is calling upon government regulators to block the acquisition.
Continue reading...Google Buys Frommer’s Travel Brand
Monday, August 13, 2012
Critics of the ITA deal said Monday that the Frommer’s purchase raises similar issues. “This is further down the road of having content that will keep you on the site longer,” said John Simpson, executive director of Consumer Watchdog, who said regulators should block the deal. “There are serious potential antitrust questions around how the search function is used with a site that now is offering its own unique content.”
Continue reading...Consumer Watchdog Calls On California Legislature To Require Consumer Privacy Protections On Google’s Driverless Cars; Group Terms Earlier Amendment Inadequate
Monday, August 13, 2012
SANTA MONICA, CA -- Google’s driverless cars should not be allowed on U.S. highways unless adequate privacy protections for users of the new technology are implemented and an amended bill in the California Legislature fails to deliver the necessary safeguards, Consumer Watchdog said today.
Continue reading...Google Hit With Record $22.5-Million Fine For Safari Tracking
Friday, August 10, 2012
The FTC fines Google a record $22.5 million for violating the privacy of people who used Apple's Safari Web browser even after pledging it would not. In levying a record $22.5-million fine against Google Inc., the Federal Trade Commission said it wanted to send a clear message to the Internet giant that it won't tolerate similar breaches in the future.
Continue reading...Google Said to Face Fine by U.S. Over Apple Safari Breach
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Google Inc. (GOOG) agreed to pay $22.5 million, the largest fine ever levied by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, to settle allegations that it breached Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s Safari Internet browser.
Continue reading...Google Pays $22.5 Million To Settle Apple Safari Charges
Thursday, August 9, 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Google Inc will pay $22.5 million to settle charges it bypassed the privacy settings of customers using Apple Inc's Safari browser, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday.
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
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