Google presents itself as a champion of privacy to the public, but behind closed doors, it actively fights against privacy laws. The company spends millions of dollars on lobbying efforts to prevent elected officials from protecting user data. Google wants to let companies decide what’s best for users, rather than giving individuals control over their own data. It has tried to push for changes to privacy laws in California and has lobbied against privacy regulations in Europe. The company is also working to prevent future regulations by adding a clause to a trade agreement that would limit market dominance and competition. Despite its claims, Google’s business model relies on collecting personal data and targeted advertising, making true privacy unlikely. However, users have the power to choose privacy-focused services and take control of their online data.
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