A lot of people were upset over how Google handled their privacy when they launched Buzz, and it looks like Google may pay the price in legal fees. According to SFGate, a class action complaint has been filed against Google alleging that it “broke the law when its controversial Google Buzz service shared personal data without the consent of users”. Good thing we’ve got that handy disable button now. [SFGate]
Between Twitter, Facebook and Google’s new social networking tool, Buzz, it’s hard to turn a corner without running into another social network. But how do you know which networking tool fits you best? We’re here — with big charts and all — to help.
In one week, Google’s Buzz social network has moved through a splashy launch, a quick fix, a major clean-up, and now, an apology. Buzz’s product manager says his team is “very, very sorry” and that (more) fixes are coming this week.
Now that Google’s Buzz social network has learned from its mistakes, more users might be keen on actually giving it a go. The Google Operating System blog has a great power user’s guide to the finer points of Buzz.
