Consumer Watchdog Praises Rejection Of Ad Industry’s Sham “Do Not Track†Proposal
SANTA MONICA, CA – Consumer Watchdog today praised the co-chairs of an Internet standards-setting working group for rejecting a proposal from the…
Jul 16, 2013John M. Simpson
John M. Simpson is an American consumer rights advocate and former journalist. Since 2005, he has worked for Consumer Watchdog, a nonpartisan nonprofit public interest group, as the lead researcher on Inside Google, the group's effort to educate the public about Google's dominance over the internet and the need for greater online privacy.
Articles by John M. Simpson
Consumer Watchdog, Public Patent Foundation Ask Appeals Court To Reject Key Human Embryonic Stem Cell Patent Held By Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
WASHINGTON, DC – Two public interest groups today asked a federal appeals court to invalidate a patent on human embryonic stem cells…
Jul 2, 2013
Toxics Regulator Slaps Polluted Communities in Face with OK to Expand Kettleman City Hazardous Waste Dump
SANTA MONICA, CA –The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) used a bogus excuse—the promise of cutting the hazardous waste the state…
Jul 2, 2013
Privacy
FTC Probes Google-Waze $1.1 Billion Deal After Consumer Watchdog Cites Antitrust Issues
Less than two weeks ago after Google said it was buying Waze, developer of a mobile mapping application, for a reported $1.1…
Jun 24, 2013
Consumer Watchdog Urges Regulators to Block Google’s $1 Billon Deal to Buy Waze
WASHINGTON, DC – Consumer Watchdog today called on federal regulators to block Google’s proposed $1 billion acquisition of Waze, developers of a…
Jun 12, 2013
Consumer Watchdog Joins In Demanding Congress End NSA Snooping On Internet Users
A broad coalition of 86 organizations and Internet companies – including Consumer Watchdog, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, reddit, Mozilla, and the American…
Jun 11, 2013
Privacy
Google’s Page Clueless When It Comes to Privacy Concerns About Glass
Google CEO Larry Page simply doesn't get it when it comes to privacy concerns about the Internet giant's new computerized eyewear, Google…
Jun 8, 2013
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Pointed questions about Google Glass and privacy
Consumer Watchdog's Privacy Project Director, John M. Simpson, asks pointed questions at the 2013 Google shareholder's meeting.
Jun 6, 2013
You Can’t Wear Google Glass At Internet Giant’s Shareholder’s Meeting
Mountain View, CA -- People attending Google's shareholder meeting today cannot wear the company's privacy invasive computerized eye wear, Google Glass, according…
Jun 6, 2013
Privacy
Google Glass Won’t Allow Facial Recognition Apps For Now
Google is apparently reacting to widespread concerns about one of the most privacy invasive and Orwellian potential applications for its computerized eyeglasses…
Jun 3, 2013
Privacy
Seniors Being Targeted With Medical Alert Scam
Watch the latest video at video.foxbusiness.comConsumer Watchdog Privacy Project Director John Simpson on the latest scam targeting senior citizens.
Jun 2, 2013
Consumer Groups On Both Sides of Atlantic Reject Proposed Google Antitrust Settlement With European Commission That Emphasizes Labeling Google Services
SANTA MONICA, CA – Consumer groups on both sides of the Atlantic have objected to Google’s proposed European antitrust settlement, which relies…
May 29, 2013
Privacy
Rep. Hank Johnson’s Apps Privacy Bill Gaining Bipartisan Support
There's growing evidence that privacy is not a partisan issue. Representative Joe Barton, a conservative Republican from Texas, has signed on to…
May 21, 2013
Consumer Watchdog Launches Android Version of Its Top-Ranked Activist App – Users Can Demand Laws Protecting Online Privacy on Google’s Own Platform
SANTA MONICA, CA – Consumer Watchdog’s top-rated mobile application is now available on phones using the Android operating system, which will allow…
May 17, 2013
Privacy
Bipartisan Privacy Caucus Asks Important Privacy Questions About Google Glass
Eight members of Congress have sent a letter to Google CEO Larry Page asking tough and necessary questions about the Internet giant's…
May 16, 2013
Google’s New Privacy Policy Display Violates California Privacy Protection Law, Privacy Policy Is Also “Deceptive,†Consumer Watchdog Tells Attorney General
SANTA MONICA – A recent change in the way Google presents its privacy policy violates the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)…
May 15, 2013
Consumer Watchdog Backs Rep. Hank Johnson’s Bi-partisan Apps Privacy Bill
WASHINGTON – Consumer Watchdog today praised Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) for introducing a bi-partisan bill that would increase consumer privacy protection on…
May 9, 2013
Privacy
Microsoft Should Act Now To Protect Online Privacy
Microsoft, which is trying to position itself in a major advertising campaign as a privacy friendly Internet company, should take a simple…
May 1, 2013