Google has done nothing so far to substantiate any trust in them. The "don't be evil" motto was abandoned.
It is a business that relies on collecting data, monetizing it, and using it to further reinforce its position.
It is a business that relies on collecting data, monetizing it, and using it to further reinforce its position.
However, I'm really not sure the whole recent debacle over "don't be evil" is really relevant to perceived ethical issues regarding Google. It's not like the motto became "actually, yes, be evil" - as far as I know, it became "do the right thing." And honestly, company cultures are all much more than just a motto.
I speak only for myself, but my feeling is that trust is very personal and if you don't trust Google, that's your right. All I'm discussing are things that I know, not trying to tell you who or what to trust.
For me, this makes them one of the most trustworthy companies when it comes to handling my data. If you know of any cases otherwise, I would love to hear about them.
There are endless examples of shady practices on Google's part, the obvious elephant in the room is ignoring the GDPR.
"And remember… don’t be evil, and if you see something that you think isn’t right – speak up!"
Last thing the employee reads in the document.