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Fears Google Hire could allow employers to see your entire search history
new.com.au ^ | 4/16/17 | news.com.au

Posted on 04/17/2017 4:42:04 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal

THE tech giant is working on a job site called Google Hire, which could let prospective employers snoop your embarrassing search history.

IN THIS day and age, every boss is going to quickly Google a prospective employee before asking them to come in for an interview.

But now the technology giant is working on project called Google Hire, which The Sun reports will help employers learn perhaps a little bit too much about their new recruits. It will reportedly be a recruitment tool similar to LinkedIn — however, early reports suggest it will be available through your personal Google account. If that’s the case, it will link things like your search history and YouTube account with your job applications, laying it all bare for employers to see.

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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; Unclassified
KEYWORDS: employers; google; googlehire; recruting; searchhistory; startpage; youtube
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To: HiTech RedNeck

“It sounded like something Google would be very stupid to do, but Google has the data.

If it’s been Gator Mouth denied, however, that lends credence to the suspicion.”

1. You are stalking and harassing me, now on two threads.
2. You are trying to hijack the thread.

Please act like an adult.


21 posted on 04/17/2017 5:19:13 PM PDT by TexasGator
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To: jetson

Are you sure about that? Prospective employers may have different values than you. Prejudice against “conservatives” is real. Imagine if a, say, 22 year old today should be job hunting and his or her search history reveals enthusiasm for Donald Trump. MANY people would hold that against the applicant, and laws against that wouldn’t help, as people would not admit that was the reason. For not giving someone a job.


22 posted on 04/17/2017 5:20:38 PM PDT by utahagen
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To: TexasGator

Oh you follow me into two threads and troll.

Why don’t you stop being such an infantile snowflake.


23 posted on 04/17/2017 5:20:39 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Sounds like a GREAT class-action suit..!

I believe PUNITIVE damages are based on the financial “size” of the tort faisor, right..?

I SHUDDER to contemplate how high they might go with the “Don’t Be Evil”-set.

BILLIONS..??


24 posted on 04/17/2017 5:21:34 PM PDT by gaijin
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To: Pearls Before Swine
“We hold your personal information to the highest standards of confidentiality. We would never sell it.”

Sell? No. Google won't sell it. They'll lease your personal information.

If we learned ANYTHING during the corrupt Clinton Crime Regime of the 90's, it's how to parse sentences to see what they really mean.

25 posted on 04/17/2017 5:24:08 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Won’t happen because it would be evil. Don’t be evil.


26 posted on 04/17/2017 5:25:16 PM PDT by bigbob (People say believe half of what you see son and none of what you hear - M. Gaye)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

This invasion of privacy by Google is exactly why my new Android smartphone is turned off and sitting in a drawer — forever. Sadly, I learned after the 14-day return period that you must create a Google account for full functionality. Not gonna happen. I’ve been shopping for a flip phone or a BlackBerry — while paying a ridiculous amount monthly for something I can’t use.


27 posted on 04/17/2017 5:25:37 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam ("If we cannot control our tempers, what has grace done for us?" Charles Spurgeon)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal
"...quickly Google a prospective employee before asking them to come in for an interview."

Quickly? Hahahahahaha!

This person has obviously never spent a minute trying to glean any useful data about a prospective employee using Google. It's easier said than done.

28 posted on 04/17/2017 5:28:57 PM PDT by Windflier (Pitchforks and torches ripen on the vine. Left too long, they become black rifles.)
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To: Simon Foxx
I do not use my real name on any of my internet postings or accounts.

Being in business, I don't have that luxury. Wish I did sometimes, but ah well. Cost of doing business.

29 posted on 04/17/2017 5:32:01 PM PDT by Windflier (Pitchforks and torches ripen on the vine. Left too long, they become black rifles.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

There are things that I don’t research on the internet, for this very reason.

If you’re looking to see how bad it is, you’re instantly considered to be interested for the wrong reasons.

I landed on one web page years ago, and it was so bad I notified the FBI about it.

They acted about as concerned as if I’d just said, “Yes, I’d like butter on my toast, thank you.” It made me question if I’d every tell them about anything else I happened across.


30 posted on 04/17/2017 5:40:09 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (Happy days are here again!)
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To: MayflowerMadam

Sell the phone on Ebay and keep the contract, using a non-Android phone.

Apple iPhones can be had for less if getting the last generation. I have an iPhone 6+, and it’s still great.


31 posted on 04/17/2017 5:46:43 PM PDT by ConservativeMind ("Humane" = "Don't pen up pets or eat meat, but allow infanticides, abortion, and euthanasia.")
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To: Boomer

Plus encryption and safe proxies. It’s a great way to avoid spying while searching the evil alt right sites. ;)


32 posted on 04/17/2017 5:53:34 PM PDT by antidisestablishment ( We few, we happy few, we basket of deplorables)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

I switched to duckduckgo.com this weekend over the whole easter thing. That was the last straw for me with google.


33 posted on 04/17/2017 5:54:08 PM PDT by BestPresidentEver
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To: TexasGator

The “Redneck” is a juvenile, sophomoric troll who stalks & harasses those he builds grudges against. Tag you’re it!

Best to ignore the child.


34 posted on 04/17/2017 5:55:46 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal
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To: Boomer

I wonder if StartPage used to be Scroogle.


35 posted on 04/17/2017 6:01:47 PM PDT by SgtHooper (If you remember the 60's, YOU WEREN'T THERE!)
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To: ConservativeMind

Thanks. Something to consider. Appreciate the tip!


36 posted on 04/17/2017 6:03:23 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam ("If we cannot control our tempers, what has grace done for us?" Charles Spurgeon)
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To: coydog

“This is why I use StartPage.”

You do realize it says ‘Enhanced by Google’?


37 posted on 04/17/2017 6:08:00 PM PDT by dljordan (WhoVoltaire: "To find out who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.")
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Stop the grandiose fantasizing before I laugh at you a second time.


38 posted on 04/17/2017 6:11:47 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal
How To Delete Your Google Search History on Google

How To Stop Google From Saving Your Search, Web & App History

39 posted on 04/17/2017 6:13:12 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: MayflowerMadam
By the way, I have the first large screen iPhone with 128GB and it is TWO generations old. It's what I am saying is great.

You will want to call your phone service provider to see how to best set up your phone for a clean state to sell. You want to sell saying it is a “Clean ESN.” This means it is not restricted by contract. You will have to buy out any remaining phone company interest, if you haven't completely paid for the device, yet.

It should sell well being effectively new.

40 posted on 04/17/2017 6:13:36 PM PDT by ConservativeMind ("Humane" = "Don't pen up pets or eat meat, but allow infanticides, abortion, and euthanasia.")
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