USA politicians are seeking assurances from Google to respect personal privacy on Google glass. A letter asking for answers about the Google Glass signed by 8 congressional caucus of eight has been sent to Google.
The group said it was "uncertain" about the privacy protections Google plans to build the device. "We are curious to know if this new technology could undermine the privacy of the average American," said the letter from the Congressional Privacy Caucus, which in the past has interviewed many high-tech companies on this they do with the data they collect.
Google glass proves controversial because of its ability to collect images technology, video and other data on almost everything a user sees. Some have argued that privacy will be "impossible" if Google glass and similar products become widely used.
The letter, addressed to the boss of Google, Larry Page, said that the company does not have an unblemished history when it comes to handling personal information. He mentioned the Google faced widespread criticism and fines he had to pay after inadvertently picked up data from wi-fi networks unprotected while collecting information for its Street View service.
Politicians want to know how Google will ensure it does not repeat this mistake. In addition, members of Congress want to know what Google's policy is for handling the privacy of non-users and how it will respect the wishes of those who do not want to be identified or have information on decision social media sites.
The group also wants Google to explain how it will refine and update its privacy policies to reflect the new features of Google Glass. The research firm has been given until June 14 to respond to the letter of the caucus.
Some of the points in the letter were discussed during an interview in San Francisco with Google Glass director Steve Lee.
Mr Lee said the team took the glass privacy of users and non-users seriously, reported All Things D blog news.
