Google to Anonymize Users' Search Data

Google's official blog states they are on an effort to anonymize their search data after 18-24 months. After previously fighting turning over search data to the feds, it looks like they are striking another blow to the "think of the children" crowd. Any bets on whether MSN or Yahoo! will follow suit?

Re:It's there servers

[Dunbal]

If you've got nothing to hide, you should have no problem with this.

      Yeah while we're there we can install the webcam in his bathroom and broadcast on the net every time he takes a crap. I have a pair of guys willing to do the commentary on wiping techniques to add to the video...

Re:The real WTF is..

[Dunbal]

Not only that, but is the history of searches you made over 2 years ago relevant to your current searches performed today?

      Studies have shown that 43% of all people who search for "Donkey Love" will buy our product within 3 years if they see our ads.

127.0.0.1

[supun]

Just hard code the function that grabs "HTTP_REMOTE_ADDR" to return "127.0.0.1." That way the feds will think all the kiddie p0rn searches came from the computer they are using.

Re:The real WTF is..

[Peter Trepan]

Studies have shown that 43% of all people who search for "Donkey Love" will buy our product within 3 years if they see our ads.

...and that number rises to 98.3% if we mention we found that item in their search history.