Google Warns Data Privacy Changes Could Hurt Its Business
- New language in filing highlights risk of user data breach
- Regulators, lawmakers are scrutinizing internet giants more
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Google parent Alphabet Inc. warned that its business may be damaged by changing data privacy practices, new digital advertising polices and software bugs that leak user information.
The company filed its annual report on Tuesday and added language that suggests it is adjusting to stepped up regulatory scrutiny and evolving consumer attitudes toward data and privacy online.