Google finally deletes all Wi-Fi data

[Simon]

Google has finally deleted all of the private data it illegally collected while scanning UK Wi-Fi connections.

Google was first caught out collecting data from unsecured Wi-Fi connections in May, but the Information Commissioner's Office only took action last month, requiring the company to delete the collected data and submit to an audit.

Read more: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/363865/google-finally-deletes-all-wi-fi-data

[pctech]

Or did they?

[Rik]

Exactly. They've had plenty of time to squirrel copies. I don't see how any regulator can be sure that the data is gone.

[pctech]

Exactly. They've had plenty of time to squirrel copies. I don't see how any regulator can be sure that the data is gone.

And over many locations too.

[Rik]

Exactly.

[pctech]

Its a bit like Hydra, you cut off one head and it'll grow another.

[Rik]

To think we used to say that of Microsoft.

[pctech]

I prefer MS to Google anyday.

[Rik]

It's certainly turned out that way, Mitch.