This lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for how companies respond to corporate data governance, particularly when it comes to managing user consent and transparency. In particular, it raises questions about whether current data collection practices meet user expectations and legal requirements. It’s emerging as a critical issue in an era when trust in technology companies is under greater scrutiny.
“Corporate data policies are generally based on the premise that vendors do not store personal information unless they have a separate opt-in policy,” said Hyeon Park, CEO and principal analyst at Amalgam Insights. “In particular, the claim that ‘data collection does not cause any harm’ is just an argument that obscures the essence when compared to the real problem of governance requirements,” he said.
While Google’s defense focuses on its own practices, the outcome of this case could lead to greater transparency and accountability across the industry.
“Google naturally has to defend its actions and views, but we hope this ruling will bring greater transparency,” Park said. “A common problem with complex data services like Google, Microsoft and Amazon is the governance and management complexities associated with the data environment and the difficulty of tracking data and activity associated with all types of services.” The rise of AI is making data governance and privacy issues more complex.
While this case focuses on the specific issue of collecting personal browsing data, the broader issue is managing the tracking and governance of data-related activities, Park added.
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Source: www.itworld.co.kr
