DOJ's proposed Google changes would 'deeply undermine user trust,' search chief says

Google's head of search, Elizabeth Reid, testified against the Justice Department's proposal to make the company share its search data with competitors, arguing it would jeopardize consumer privacy and user trust. This data-sharing move is seen as an attempt to address Google's perceived monopoly, yet Reid highlighted that it could lead to increased vulnerabilities for users. Once shared, competitors might become targets for hackers due to the sensitive nature of the data, undermining the safety and security users expect from Google.

The government’s proposal to make Google share its search data with competitors could undermine user trust by compromising the privacy of individual search queries.

Reid emphasized that once search data is shared with competitors, it becomes vulnerable and exposes users to potential risks, harming the integrity of Google's search services.

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