• Why Did CCleaner Change Their Data Collection Policies?

    Why Did CCleaner Change Their Data Collection Policies?

    CCleaner has responded to user complaints about their new data collection policies, which collect anonymous data to “gain greater insight into how our users interact with the software”.  If you’re not familiar with CCleaner, it is a popular system cleaning tool for both Mac and PC. The data collection methods, called Active Monitoring and heartbeat,…

  • Google gets a $25,000 slap on the wrist and warning of more punishment for its Street View

    Google was fined $25,000 by the Federal Communications Commission for accessing unsecured networks and collected personal information without users’ permission. The  U.S. investigation is not even done yet but seems that things will not turn out so well for the Big G. The investigation all stems from the data collection scandal surrounding its Street View project.  The…