> That’s why every app has a privacy policy Privacy policies are not effective. Users don't have time to read all the privacy policies or to shop for apps that

> That’s why every app has a privacy policy Privacy policies are not effective. Users don't have time to read all the privacy policies or to shop for apps that provide real privacy, if one exists. Users don't have the expertise to understand the systems, the policies, or the implications of surrendering their information. The evidence seems strong that it is beyond most users. Usually in those situations there is regulation, as there is now in the EU. For example, banks can't charge variable interest rates that escalate to 50% and say 'it was in the agreement'. Airlines can't sell you a ticket to Oslo and then fly you to Rome, and say 'change of flight plan was in the agreement'. > Technology can only limit access and use cases so much If it was in Google's interests, I bet they could find a way.