Web giant Google faces NZ police probe
Police are investigating claims that Google illegally gathered personal email and wireless internet data during its "Street View" operation in NZ.
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Facebook rolls out simpler privacy controls
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2degrees ready to woo rival's top clients
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Telecom's Reynolds floats de-merger option
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Parents 'organised fights' to settle playground rows
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Feedback needed on mobile roaming charges
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Telecom hits new low after split talk
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Energy data to go on Google
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Mobile network aims to undercut rivals
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Privacy Commissioner probing Google over data
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Concerned Facebook users should use 'private' settings
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