France’s National Commission on Computing and Freedom (CNIL) threatened Google
with a €300,000 fine due to the company’s lack of compliance with a
June decision aimed at protecting users’ private data. The French agency
that regulates information technology says Google
had not satisfactorily responded to its June decision giving the
company three months to be more upfront about the data it collects from
users.
In a statement Friday, France’s National Commission on Computing and Freedom, known as CNIL, said:
Google hasn’t made requested changes, including specifying to users what it uses personal data for, and how long it’s held. CNIL said it will now launch formal sanction proceedings, a process that could take months.
On the other hand, Google spokesman Al Verney said:
Our privacy policy respects European law and allows us to create simpler, more effective services. We have engaged fully with CNIL throughout this process and will continue to do so going forward.”
The National Commission on Computing and
Freedom said five other European countries are also taking similar
steps in a staggered offensive against Google’s privacy policy between
now and the end of July. It said Google has largely ignored earlier
recommendations from European regulators. Similar actions are underway
in Spain, Germany, Britain, Italy and Netherlands.
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