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steve2470

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Tue Jun 11, 2013, 04:27 AM Jun 2013

Google Glass Raises Congressional Privacy Concerns

http://www.cio-today.com/story.xhtml?story_title=Google_Glass_Raises_Congressional_Privacy_Concerns&story_id=0230029FMY6Y

The buzz around Google Glass continues, but it's not all good. Some in Congress are raising privacy issues around the futuristic product.

Eight members of the House Privacy Caucus sent a letter to Google co-founder and CEO Larry Page. They have some questions about the privacy aspects of Google Glass. And they want answers.

"As members of the Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus, we are curious whether this new technology could infringe on the privacy of average Americans," the letter says. "Because Google Glass has not yet been released and we are uncertain of Google's plans to incorporate privacy protections into the device, there are still a number of answered questions that we share."

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The caucus then puts forth eight questions:

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Google Glass Raises Congressional Privacy Concerns (Original Post) steve2470 Jun 2013 OP
So they finally noticed... TreasonousBastard Jun 2013 #1
Valid concern, but aiming a little low if the last week is any indication. Scootaloo Jun 2013 #2
They Want Moneeeeee. Amonester Jun 2013 #3
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