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Not sure why you were downvoted, but Google is hardly the most creepy actor here. My top votes are for Facebook and ad retargeting. One of the things people do
by ryanobjc 11y ago
Not sure why you were downvoted, but Google is hardly the most creepy actor here. My top votes are for Facebook and ad retargeting.
One of the things people don't realize is how strict data hygene and log access inside Google is. Cross correlating data across major services in an attempt to demask individuals is a huge no-no and gets you fired.
Plus there is a ton of engineers and staff who deeply care about privacy. You don't push SSL to every endpoint if you don't care about privacy.
- jacquesm 11y ago> You don't push SSL to every endpoint if you don't care about privacy. Unless you own all the endpoints, then it's just about keeping others out and maintaining your competitive advantage.
- anexprogrammer 11y agoYou do know one of the largest ad retargeters is google adwords, right? And of course DoubleClick, also part of google. https://support.google.com/adwords/answer/2453998?hl=en https://support.google.com/adwords/answer/2453998?hl=en https://searchenginewatch.com/sew/how-to/2356033/remarketing-across-ad-exchanges-with-doubleclick-search https://searchenginewatch.com/sew/how-to/2356033/remarketing...