jackovesk
9th February 2012, 03:37
Google offering money in exchange for users' search history
February 09, 2012 11:21AM
Project asking for volunteers to share web history
Google offering money and gift vouchers to temp users
Web outrage at Google's new privacy policy
http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2011/12/15/1226222/497392-google.jpg
The Screenwise project offering money in exchange for users' search history.
GOOGLE is offering money in exchange for users' search history in a bid to "learn more about how everyday people use the internet".
The new Screenwise project is asking for volunteers to install a Chrome browser extension that allows data to be collected in exchange for “up to $25 in gift cards”.
The website says those who sign up will be given a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card code, and then an addition $5 gift card code every three months for staying with the project as a "thank you."
Google is also reported to have a more extensive version of the program in which web surfers participate by installing a “high-end router”.
The Screenwise Data Collector project is offering $100 on signup, plus $20 per month up to one year’s involvement, technology website Ars Technica reports.
“What we learn from you, and others like you, will help us improve Google products and services and make a better online experience for everyone,” the Screenwise website says. :pound: :nono:
“To be eligible to join, you must be 13 or older, have a Google Account (or sign up for one), and be ready to use the Google Chrome browser,” it says.
Online research firm Knowledge Networks is listed as the project's "panel management partner". Amazon is not involved in the panel
An official statement from Google - acquired by website Search Engine Land - said the panel is a small project that started at the beginning of the year and is completely optional to join.
“People can choose to participate if it’s of interest (or if the gift appeals) and everyone who does participate has complete transparency and control over what Internet use is being included in the panel,” the statement said.
“People can stay on the panel as long as they’d like, or leave at any time.” :pound:
Last month Google's new privacy policy outraged the web community, with one website warning: "Google will know more about you than your partner".
The search giant said the new privacy policy will begin on March 1 and will tracks users’ actions across 60+ Google products - including YouTube, Gmail, Search and Google+.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGghlPmebCY&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGghlPmebCY&feature=player_embedded
http://www.news.com.au/technology/google-offering-money-in-exchange-for-users-search-history/story-e6frfro0-1226266586429#ixzz1lquOV4Ov
:nono:
February 09, 2012 11:21AM
Project asking for volunteers to share web history
Google offering money and gift vouchers to temp users
Web outrage at Google's new privacy policy
http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2011/12/15/1226222/497392-google.jpg
The Screenwise project offering money in exchange for users' search history.
GOOGLE is offering money in exchange for users' search history in a bid to "learn more about how everyday people use the internet".
The new Screenwise project is asking for volunteers to install a Chrome browser extension that allows data to be collected in exchange for “up to $25 in gift cards”.
The website says those who sign up will be given a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card code, and then an addition $5 gift card code every three months for staying with the project as a "thank you."
Google is also reported to have a more extensive version of the program in which web surfers participate by installing a “high-end router”.
The Screenwise Data Collector project is offering $100 on signup, plus $20 per month up to one year’s involvement, technology website Ars Technica reports.
“What we learn from you, and others like you, will help us improve Google products and services and make a better online experience for everyone,” the Screenwise website says. :pound: :nono:
“To be eligible to join, you must be 13 or older, have a Google Account (or sign up for one), and be ready to use the Google Chrome browser,” it says.
Online research firm Knowledge Networks is listed as the project's "panel management partner". Amazon is not involved in the panel
An official statement from Google - acquired by website Search Engine Land - said the panel is a small project that started at the beginning of the year and is completely optional to join.
“People can choose to participate if it’s of interest (or if the gift appeals) and everyone who does participate has complete transparency and control over what Internet use is being included in the panel,” the statement said.
“People can stay on the panel as long as they’d like, or leave at any time.” :pound:
Last month Google's new privacy policy outraged the web community, with one website warning: "Google will know more about you than your partner".
The search giant said the new privacy policy will begin on March 1 and will tracks users’ actions across 60+ Google products - including YouTube, Gmail, Search and Google+.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGghlPmebCY&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGghlPmebCY&feature=player_embedded
http://www.news.com.au/technology/google-offering-money-in-exchange-for-users-search-history/story-e6frfro0-1226266586429#ixzz1lquOV4Ov
:nono: