Exercise Caution with Google Desktop
Recently I mentioned the Google Desktop search tool in my article on Google Pack. The latest version of Google Desktop has come under some scrutiny from security experts the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
"Unless you configure Google Desktop very carefully, and few people will, Google will have copies of your tax returns, love letters, business records, financial and medical files, and whatever other text-based documents the desktop software can index.
"The government could then demand these personal files with only a subpoena rather than the search warrant it would need to seize the same things from your home or business," said EFF staff attorney Kevin Bankston.
The problem exists specifically with the "Search Across Computers" feature, so be wary if you use it, and especially if you are using it in a business environment. You can read the full article here.
"Unless you configure Google Desktop very carefully, and few people will, Google will have copies of your tax returns, love letters, business records, financial and medical files, and whatever other text-based documents the desktop software can index.
"The government could then demand these personal files with only a subpoena rather than the search warrant it would need to seize the same things from your home or business," said EFF staff attorney Kevin Bankston.
The problem exists specifically with the "Search Across Computers" feature, so be wary if you use it, and especially if you are using it in a business environment. You can read the full article here.
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