Wk 3 Discussion - Privacy v. Convenience

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Access Google’s Privacy Policy by visiting Google.com and selecting the “Privacy” link located at the bottom of that page.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Discuss privacy versus convenience. Consider the following questions as you create your post.

• Does Google place cookies on your computer or other devices?
• Why do they use cookies? What are location-enabled services?
• Does Google have information about your actual location?
• Under what circumstances does Google share personal information with other companies?
• How do you describe the information security measures that Google takes to safeguard access to personal information?
• Is there anything in the privacy policy that makes you uncomfortable?
• Are you likely to change your Google search habits as a result of reviewing its privacy policy?