Privacy

Google Facing FTC Scrutiny Over Privacy — Yet Again

December 19, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Consumer advocates have <a href="http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/resources/ftc_google_complaint_12-5-2016docx.pdf">filed a complaint</a> with the Federal Trade Commission charging that Google violated user privacy through a policy change that gives the company more leeway to build profiles of people as they browse the Web and use Google services.</span></p>

Consumer Watchdog, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse File Complaint Over Google’s “Deceptive” Privacy Policy Change

December 19, 2016  ·  John M. Simpson

SANTA MONICA, CA – Consumer Watchdog and Privacy Rights Clearinghouse have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission charging that Google violated the law...

Uber Going To Court To Claim Its Robot Cars Above DMV’s Licensing Law

December 18, 2016  ·  Jamie Court

<p><img class=" alignright size-full wp-image-2466" alt="" src="https://consumerwatchdog.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jamiepic-new1.jpg" style="width: 133px; height: 200px; float: right;" width="133" height="200" />Uber is hearing Tommy Petty. It <a href="http://kboi2.com/news/business/uber-says-it-will-keep-self-driving-cars-in-san-francisco-12-17-2016">won't back down</a> in its dispute with the California Department of Motor Vehicles over putting its robot cars on California roads without a license to drive.</p>

Uber Defies California’s Order to Stop Self-Driving Car Program

December 18, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p><strong>Uber</strong> said that it will keep testing its self-driving cars in California without permit. The company noted that it will not comply with the Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) demand that it obtain permit to test its autonomous vehicles in San Francisco. It claimed to respect the state regulators, but took issue with California’s definition of self-driving cars.</p>

Defying California, Uber Won’t Stop Self-Driving Cars

December 18, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p style="">SAN FRANCISCO — Uber says it won't comply with a California Department of Motor Vehicles demand that it get a permit to test its self-driving cars in San Francisco.</p> <p style="">The DMV on Wednesday sent the company a cease-and-desist letter saying it must stop its self-driving car tests in the state. The California Attorney General has said it will "seek injunctive and other appropriate relief” if Uber does not comply.</p>

Uber Goes To Court To Defend Its Robot Cars As Above The Law, Not Needing License

December 17, 2016  ·  Jamie Court

Uber is hearing Tommy Petty. It won’t back down in its dispute with the California Department of Motor Vehicles over putting its robot cars on California roads...

TAXI TUSSLE: Uber Threatened With Legal Action Over Safety Of Self-Driving Cars In California

December 17, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p><strong>Company said earlier they wouldn’t sign up to state regulations about autonomous cars ‘as a matter of principle’ because they have back-up drivers</strong></p> <p class="article__content article__content--intro">UBER has been threatened with legal action after it vowed to keep its self-driving cars on the road despite concerns over its safety.</p>

Uber Operating Self-Driving Cars In California, Despite Threatened Legal Action

December 17, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p><strong>California regulators want Uber to obtain proper permits for its self-driving car service. Uber isn't budging. For defying the order, Consumer Watchdog is calling for Uber executives to be arrested.</strong></p> <p>Uber will <a href="https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/uber-self-driving-cars-san-francisco-on-the-road-soon-autonomous/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">continue operating its Volvo</a> self-driving cars on San Francisco, California streets, despite repeated warning from state regulators the ride-hailing service doesn't have proper permits to do so.</p>

Uber Says It Will Keep Self-Driving Cars In SF

December 17, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p>LOS ANGELES >> Uber's self-driving cars will keep ferrying passengers around San Francisco, the ride-hailing company said Friday - a few hours before state prosecutors threatened to haul Uber before a judge if the service is not suspended immediately.</p> <p><br /> In a sharply worded letter, attorneys with the California's Department of Justice demanded that Uber get a special state permit if it wants to continue. If not, "the attorney general will seek injunctive and other appropriate relief," according to the letter.</p>

Uber To California Regulators: We Still Won’t Seek Permit For Self-Driving Cars

December 16, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p style="">SAN FRANCISCO — Flouting demands from the state and the city to shut down its new self-driving car program, Uber on Friday vowed to continue picking up passengers in San Francisco without a permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles.</p>

Self-Driving Cars: Uber’s Open Defiance Of California Shines Light On Brazen Tactics

December 16, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p><strong>Intense fight with the state, ignited after cars were caught running red lights, exposed illegal and unethical tactics the company has used for years, critics say</strong></p> <p style="">Uber has launched an aggressive battle with <a class="u-underline" data-component="auto-linked-tag" data-link-name="auto-linked-tag" href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/california">California</a> over its controversial self-driving cars, with regulators and consumer advocates accusing the corporation of flagrantly violating the law, endangering public safety and mistreating drivers.</p>

Uber Defies DMV’s Order To Cease Self-Driving Car Program In San Francisco

December 16, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p>Uber said it will continue to operate its self-driving cars in San Francisco despite demands from the California Department of Motor Vehicles to cease its program or face legal action.</p> <p>In a call with reporters Friday, Anthony Levandowski, Uber’s vice president for self-driving technology, argued that the ride-hailing giant’s newest cars shouldn’t be regulated like autonomous vehicles because they still require human drivers in case of emergency.</p> <p>In essence, Uber’s new fleet of taxis should be treated the same as Tesla, Levandowski said.</p>