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Google Leak Reveals Thousands of Privacy Incidents from 2013-2018

Jun 3, 2024, 05:31 PM

A recent leak has revealed a trove of internal Google databases tracking thousands of privacy and security incidents from 2013 to 2018. The database, obtained by 404 Media, highlights numerous data management mistakes made by the company. Among the issues flagged are the accidental collection of children's voice data, exposure of home addresses, and mishandling of YouTube recommendations based on deleted watch history. Google employees have been actively identifying and attempting to address these privacy concerns. The leak also includes incidents involving Nintendo and raids on datacenters. The existence of this database indicates Google's effort to systematically track and improve its data management practices, although the leak itself raises significant concerns.