Google announced last month that it reached an agreement to take over wearable device manufacturer Fitbit for $2.1 billion, but the privacy implications of the deal don’t sit well with the United States authorities.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have already expressed concerns regarding the purchase of Fitbit, which they believe could provide the Mountain View-based search giant with access to a large set of customer data.
The DOJ will thus look into the matter, according to a report from the New York Post citing people with knowledge of the matter.
Google originally said in an announcement on the $2.1 billion deal that Fitbit data wouldn’t be used for ads.
“Fitbit will continue to put users in control of their da...
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Google’s Fitbit Takeover Under Investigation Due to Privacy Fears
Google announced last month that it reached an agreement to take over wearable device manufacturer Fitbit for $2.1 billion, but the privacy implications of the deal don’t sit well with the United States authorities. The Federal Trade C…
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