To: jeevacation@gmail.com[jeevacation@gmail.com]
From: Google Buzz
Sent: Tue 11/2/2010 7:30:00 PM
Subject: Important Information about Google Buzz Class Action Settlement
Google rarely contacts Gmail users via email, but we are making an exception to
let you know that we've reached a settlement in a lawsuit regarding Google Buzz
(http://buzz.google.com), a service we launched within Gmail in February of
this year.
Shortly after its launch, we heard from a number of people who were concerned
about privacy. In addition, we were sued by a group of Buzz users and recently
reached a settlement in this case.
The settlement acknowledges that we quickly changed the service to address
users' concerns. In addition, Google has committed $8.5 million to an
independent fund, most of which will support organizations promoting privacy
education and policy on the web. We will also do more to educate people about
privacy controls specific to Buzz. The more people know about privacy online,
the better their online experience will be.
Just to be clear, this is not a settlement in which people who use Gmail can
file to receive compensation. Everyone in the U.S. who uses Gmail is included
in the settlement, unless you personally decide to opt out before December 6,
2010. The Court will consider final approval of the agreement on January 31,
2011. This email is a summary of the settlement, and more detailed information
and instructions approved by the court, including instructions about how to opt
out, object, or comment, are available at
http://www.BuzzClassAction.com.
This mandatory announcement was sent to all Gmail users in the United
States as part of a legal settlement and was authorized by the United
States District Court for the Northern District of California.
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