Google Watch -- new privacy policy that you can't refuse

“Google announces privacy settings change across products, users can’t opt out

By Cecilia Kang, Tuesday, January 24, 4:33 PM

Google said Tuesday it will require users to allow the company to follow their activities across e-mail, search, YouTube and other services, a radical shift in strategy that is expected to invite greater scrutiny of its privacy and competitive practices.

The information will enable Google to develop a fuller picture of how people use its growing empire of Web sites. Consumers will have no choice but to accept the changes.

The policy will take effect March 1 and will also impact Android mobile phone users, who are required to log-in to Google accounts when they activate their phones.”