Google Failed To Delete All Streetview Data Due to “Human Error”

Google Failed To Delete All Streetview Data Due to “Human Error”

Google put itself in political hot water by “accidentally” collecting un-encrypted Wi-Fi data alongside roadside images, but offered to make amends by immediately deleting it with the co-operation of local governments. It’s hard to understand how such a human error could occur, however most people were willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. It turns out however, another human error prevented them from carrying through on their promise, and an undisclosed amount of data remains on Google servers.

Google continues to insist that it has never been used for any commercial purpose, and will work with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office” to make sure it is properly addressed.  Given how transparent Google has been on the issue, its difficult to fault them, however two user errors in a row doesn’t instil confidence. Of course the argument could be made that unencrypted information being transmitted in the clear is fair game, but world governments seem to disagree.

Google will hopefully put this issue to rest as soon as possible, as further human error will likely not be tolerated. 

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