Google refuses to turn over Wi-Spy data to Connecticut Attorney General

Google has refused to turn over personal data collected inadvertently by its Street View cars, according to a statement from Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal (D).

“I am disappointed by Google’s failure to comply with my information demands. We will review any information we receive and consider whether additional enforcement steps — including possible legal action — are warranted," Blumenthal said. Friday was the deadline to comply with the request. “Access to information Google improperly collected from unsecured wireless computer networks may be needed to prevent a repeat," Blumenthal said. "Google’s story has changed from claiming it only collected fragments to acknowledging possible capture of full e-mails, making review of the data even more urgent."