Yes, I am talking about Google, the search engine we all know and love.. well some of us at least. Internet watchdog “Privacy International” recently gave Google the lowest grade it gives out when it comes to how well companies deal with protecting the privacy of their users. Apparently Google is a little too caught up in the constant flow of internet information that they are having trouble remembering to block the flow of their member’s private information.

I find this surprising that Google would receive such a low rating, however, Google fans need not worry just yet. According to Google’s deputy general counsel Nicole Wong, Google claims that the report by Privacy International was based on “inaccuracies and misunderstandings” about Google’s services. She goes on to say “It’s a shame that Privacy International decided to publish its report before we had an opportunity to discuss our privacy practices with them.”

I’ve always been a fan of Google more or less. Sure I want to see some solid competition regain a big foothold in the search market, but, even so I will admit freely that Google has many valuable and useful services to offer. Until somebody else comes up with something better I will continue using Google. Do I trust Google with my private information? Do I have a choice? I guess I don’t know the details of the claims filed in Privacy Internationals report so I can’t really comment with 100% certainty. Will I still use Google and all of the services they provide? You betcha. If I start getting phone calls from telemarketers who claim Google said I would be interested in their product then I might start being concerned. Until then I’m not going to stop using Google.

Source: All Headline News