Google To Offer Locally Targeted Ads

Google has launched a local ad service that will allow clients to determine the geographic regions their ads are shown in. This move is another step in Google's embrace of the local search industry.

UK Privacy Issues Cleared For Google

Google's new email service Gmail, source of much criticism based on ad placement procedures, may be getting some good news. As long as UK users are not being deceived by this practice, Gmail should be clear of its legal issues.

Gmail Open To Changes, Perhaps Opt-in For Ad Placement

Intense criticism from privacy groups concerning Google's email service Gmail have led to Google considering changes to some of Gmail's practices. The main issue is the scanning of all emails for keywords in order to place contextual ads.