scott jarkoff

Preventing Paranoia: When Does Google Chrome Talk to Google.com?

For better or worse, my blog is popular with the Google conspiracy-theorist demographic. :) I knew that as soon as Google Chrome launched, some readers would ask tough questions about privacy and how/when Google Chrome communicates with google.com.

So I decided to tackle this issue head-on. I talked to the Chrome team to find out if there’s anything to worry about. The short answer is no. For the long answer, read on.

I find all the Google paranoia tiring. Maybe because I like Google, am less paranoid about Google than other companies or possibly for some other reason. Either way, Google has thus far proved their “do no evil” mantra is more than just a mantra, and has opted not to exercise the great power they wield in a harmful manner.

Until they do something to otherwise change the landscape which they operate on, I will continue to give Google the benefit of the doubt.

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