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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2020 · 36 MIN

Google's Legal Troubles in Canada Over Privacy

from GetConnected · host Curiouscast

In a coordinated national effort, lawyers have filed a proposed class action suit in BC, Ontario, and Montreal alleging that Google collects and profits from the personal information of millions of Canadians. We speak to one of the lawyers representing the class action, Greg McMullen, about how the tech giant turns Canadians' electronics into tracking devices without their consent. We also provide some useful tips to help you choose the right processor next time you're shopping for a computer or laptop.

In a coordinated national effort, lawyers have filed a proposed class action suit in BC, Ontario, and Montreal alleging that Google collects and profits from the personal information of millions of Canadians. We speak to one of the lawyers representing the class action, Greg McMullen, about how the tech giant turns Canadians' electronics into tracking devices without their consent. We also provide some useful tips to help you choose the right processor next time you're shopping for a computer or laptop.

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