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Google Acted Illegally in UK

The UK's Information Commissioner today confirmed that Google breached UK's Data Protection Act when the Street View cars captured personal data while collecting wi-fi network information. As a result of this, Google will be required to sign an undertaking to take steps to ensure that breaches of the Act don't re-occur.  Google will then be audited in nine month's time to

GNC-2010-11-01 #623 On the Road Again

I have a fantastic show for you tonight one that you will not want to miss. Lots going on in the Privacy front that you need to get up to speed. Big thank you to all of the Insiders you all are making a difference and it is appreciated. Will have a double insider for you this week. Have had

Horse, Barn Door, Oops

Every other week, it seems, we hear about some Facebook change or other that opens up more privacy concerns.  The most recent change is Facebook "Groups," which I've looked into but don't quite understand.  I had filtered some of my friends through the available "lists" function, which worked just fine for me.  But apparently that was too complicated, so Groups

GNC-2010-08-26 #605 Hotel Broadband SUCKS!

Hotels in Large part do not care about their guest and over the past couple of years bandwidth has continued to decline at every place I stay it is quite discouraging. Start complaining loudly where ever you stay and hopefully we can reverse the trend. Headed for Honolulu on Saturday ready for a few days at home. Click here to

GNC-2010-08-23 #604 Some Feedback from Feedback!

Some Feedback from the listener survey if you do not want to listen jump to 16:30. Typical trip in progress I am crazy busy as usual. Nothing spectacular going on. Everyone that submitted links tonight for the show a big Thank You! Click here to take Insider survey These companies keep the lights on here at GNC your support is

Privacy in a Public World

Facebook rolled out Places late on Aug 18, it allows you to check in where you are through Facebook. In its default mode it also allows your friends to check you in. Lifehacker has a good article on how to adjust your privacy settings for Places to a level you are comfortable with.

GNC-2010-08-20 #603 Do you want to be a Star!

Moving forward, I have decided to add as many as 5 shows to the line up here at Geek News Central, host will have to agree to a two year commitment and have to carry their own weight and bring new fresh content to the site. This show remains same format, new shows to GNC will be unique and live