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Monday, August 4th, 2008 by Andy Beal

Dossier Uses Google Technology to Invade Privacy of Google Exec

According to Computerworld, the National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) is turning the tables on Google–demonstrating how you can easily use Google services to invade the privacy of a top Google executive.

The dossier includes a photo of what appears to be the front gate and car park area of the exec’s opulent California manor, including the license plates of several luxury cars outside the home, the executive’s landscaping company car, and a photo showing the name of the neighbour’s home security company.

The executive is not named by the NLPC, but it’s rumored to be Larry Page.

Here’s an example of what’s included in the report:

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12 comments on “Dossier Uses Google Technology to Invade Privacy of Google Exec”

  1. Ashley Says:

    August 4th, 2008 at 8:16 am

    I think it is a great news!!!

  2. Nicole Price Says:

    August 4th, 2008 at 8:40 am

    Fantastic! It will be interesting to see reactions!

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  3. Fifty Studio Says:

    August 4th, 2008 at 11:15 am

    This is interesting because if this kind of information was deemed invasion of privacy it would raise serious questions about freedom of press issues with what can and can’t be photographed within public view.

    I have a feeling this is going to be a big sting, sure, but any action will be minimal.

  4. Jay Cuthrell Says:

    August 4th, 2008 at 1:13 pm

    Or, Larry won’t care… :)

    It’s slightly different than a streets view catching him eating a Twinkie in his boxers while picking up his morning paper.

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  5. Blue SEO Says:

    August 4th, 2008 at 2:46 pm

    What? This is nuts… guess I am going to be crashing a party at Larry’s… I’ll be in the grotto with the Google groupies praising the search engine.

  6. Web Marketing Man Says:

    August 4th, 2008 at 3:48 pm

    Heheheheh! Brilliant! This should lead to an interesting reaction on behalf of Google. A bit close to home, this is a sure fire way of getting a response, that’s for sure!

  7. Nick Stamoulis Says:

    August 4th, 2008 at 8:40 pm

    @Blue SEO - Absolutely hilarious.

    This action definitely makes a statement - that’s for sure!

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  8. Utah SEO Pro Says:

    August 4th, 2008 at 8:44 pm

    How ironic. that’s pretty hilarious.

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  9. Tiffany Says:

    August 4th, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    This absolutely great!

  10. Otilia Otlacan Says:

    August 5th, 2008 at 3:14 am

    Lovely when your own technology turns to bite you in the arse. Wonder how many little greyed-out areas will suddenly appear in Maps and Earth over the following days.

    Otilia Otlacan’s last blog post..Truth or Dare: Top Web Firms to Be Questioned on Their Targeting Practices

  11. Ed Shaz/ NextInstinct Says:

    August 5th, 2008 at 9:49 am

    It is only right

  12. PS3 Says:

    August 7th, 2008 at 4:34 pm

    Do you think we could use the technology to find the hidden Algo?

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