Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Google new terms clarify all emails are scanned...

Google has updated its terms of service to make clear it automatically scans all users' emails to create targeted ads.

The internet giant amended its service terms to clarify all emails stored on Google's servers are analysed, as well as all incoming and outgoing emails, to provide users with "personally relevant product features".

The update said: "Our automated systems analyse your content (including emails) to provide you personally relevant product features, such as customised search results, tailored advertising, and spam and malware detection.

"This analysis occurs as the content is sent, received, and when it is stored."

Google has recently come under fire for not being clear enough about its scanning policy. Full story...

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