Spending Plus Online Clout Put Google In Lobbying Class of Its Own
Google’s spending caught the eye of its critics. The group Consumer Watchdog, which consistently targets Google, accused the company’s executives of having “no qualms about spending lots of money to get their way.”
Continue reading...Bing, Yahoo Agree to Remove Mortgage Ads
Monday, November 21, 2011
Consumer Watchdog, a group that frequently criticizes Google, wasted no time on Monday calling for executives at Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo to be charged with crimes for allowing the ads to go up in the first place.
Continue reading...Google Defends Practices As FTC Launches Antitrust Probe
Friday, June 24, 2011
Google confirmed Friday that the Federal Trade Commission has launched an antitrust investigation of the company, but posted an elaborate defense of its business practices. “Yesterday, we received formal notification from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that it has begun a review of our business,” Google said in a blog post. “We respect the FTC’s […]
Continue reading...Online Privacy Concerns Fuel Drive For ‘Do-Not-Track’ Legislation
Friday, May 6, 2011
“Demand for do-not-track protection is swelling and that makes sense,” said John Simpson, spokesman for the group Consumer Watchdog. “This is an idea whose time has come, and I believe people will finally get the protection they are demanding. Senator Rockefeller should be commended for pushing the issue.”
Continue reading...Speier Unveils ‘Do-Not-Track’ Online Privacy Bill
Friday, February 11, 2011
Just a day after Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., rolled out his latest online privacy legislation, Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., unveiled a package of bills Friday that includes a “do-not-track” requirement giving consumers the option to opt-out of being tracked while browsing online.
Continue reading...Group Urges Congress To Investigate Google’s Relationship With Government Agencies
Monday, January 24, 2011
A new report by Consumer Watchdog accuses the Obama administration of having an inappropriately close relationship with Google, allowing the company to escape scrutiny.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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