Google scores low on privacy...

I realize Google runs all, and I can't say I'm really happy with them for dropping my page ranked 6 blog to a 5 when all of my numbers were up, it appears it was done because I'm doing paid posts since that is the only thing that has changed since the blog was first a 6 prior to even doing paid reviews. That said, it appears Google has even larger problems from a point of perception according to this article from Wired, Poor Privacy Grade Reflects Google's Growing Power. The reasons for this are clear from this one statement:

Simon Davies, Privacy International's director, said in an interview that the rating in part reflects Google's power and reach, which require it to meet a higher standard than others.

"One of the points we are making is that Google is the new Microsoft," Davies said. "Five years ago, Microsoft was rightly perceived as the evil empire. But Microsoft has turned the ship around somewhat, and it doesn't require much tweaking to embed privacy infrastructure into planning processes."

Davies added, however, that he believes the firestorm over Google getting the lowest mark of any company is overblown. "The most important conclusion is that privacy invasion is endemic," he said. The group has called for a July 23 privacy summit in San Francisco, where it hopes the largest internet companies will meet to create standards for online privacy.