There was a big buzz over the alleged talks between Google and Verizon. I will have to admit that I was quite nervous as Google has become one of the largest holders of personal data and if they decide that profit is the only motivator it could get messy. The NY Times original broke the story that Verizon was going to grant priority to Google data on they network. And if it is not true as Google has claimed on Twitter, then where did they get their information? More and more it seems, the number stories that are published based on rumor and conjecture is ever increasing.

As a consumer we need to be ever vigilant to address the modern challenges that society presents. If Google houses great pile of our personal information, we can become exposed at any time either by Google’s actions or lack of action. We must also guard against misinformation that is propagated in the media. Many news outlets echoed the Google/Verizon story and had Google not denied the charges, it may have spiraled into a tech news frenzy. Net Neutrality is not a subject that the media or public should take lightly. This time it looks as if the story is false but maybe next time we may not be as fortunate.