Google has whipped up a privacy brouhaha with a blog post announcing that the company is rewriting its privacy policy , consolidating user information across its services.. What has the blogosphere and some users in an uproar is that Google isn't offering users an opt-out option. If you don't want your information from Gmail , YouTube and Google searches combined into one personal data store that can paint a detailed picture of you, the only option is to stop using Google's services. The link for this article located at Network World is no longer available. . Consumers voice concerns over Google’s recent decision to enforce a unified privacy policy, highlighting the absence of an opt-out option for users wary of data sharing across its platforms.. Google Privacy Policy, User Data Management, Data Consolidation. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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