Be Careful! They're Watching You...

For those of you who were ever afraid to look at certain websites at work now you have something new to worry about! Some people are careful to search for various websites in the privacy of their own home but now even that is not safe.

In the CNN.com article "Google's Long Memory Stirs Privacy Concerns" addresses the fact that Google saves the records of users and links for years. Google claims that they use the information to try to make their service better. But for those of you who look up questionable things on the Internet you better watch out, or at least not run for public office!

This could be a good thing. In this age, this information could be used to find a missing child, solve a murder, unveil a government scandal, or even discover a cheating husband or wife. But privacy is a touchy issue and many are claiming that Google maybe crossing a line.

Is it wrong for the police or the government to use Internet logs against people? Is this another invasion of Big Brother? I think Google needs to take a look at their policies and if they do not use the records to improve their product, maybe they should think of erasing the records before privacy organizations start yelling that Google will be used as the next W. Mark Felt. Be careful they are watching you!