Aussies say Google Wi-fi snooping broke law
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Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, said Google broke the law with its misguided Street View Wi-Fi snooping shenanigans. Having investigated the matter Curtis said; "On the information available I am satisfied that any collection of personal information would have breached the Australian Privacy Act." She added: "Collecting personal information in these circumstances is a very serious matter. Australians should reasonably expect that private...
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