EFF to State AGs: Investigate Google's Broken Promise to Users Targeted by the Government
Summary
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has urged the attorneys general of California and New York to investigate Google for deceptive trade practices. This action stems from Google allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement, as promised by the company.
IFF Assessment
This is bad news for defenders as it highlights a failure in a major tech company's promise to protect user data, potentially leading to unauthorized access and surveillance.
Defender Context
This situation underscores the importance of verifying privacy promises made by technology providers. Defenders should be aware that even large companies may have policies that do not align with user expectations regarding data disclosure to government entities. It highlights a potential blind spot in user privacy that threat actors could exploit, or that could be leveraged by state actors.