Google has agreed to remove sensitive employee records from a $10 million dataset sold by a union representing flight attendants for a defunct airline. The search giant initially sought access to the data but consented to the deletion of the personal information. The union negotiated the terms of the deal to ensure that the transaction would not compromise the privacy of the workers involved.
The transaction involves data from the defunct airline, which was sold by the union representing its flight attendants. Google’s agreement to scrub the records highlights the company’s willingness to comply with privacy concerns even when pursuing data access. The deal was successfully secured by the union, which managed to protect the sensitive information that was originally part of the dataset.
This agreement sets a precedent for how corporations handle data from defunct entities and the role of unions in protecting employee privacy. The flight attendants’ union demonstrated that it can effectively negotiate to safeguard sensitive information during a data sale. For anyone involved in data transactions, this case serves as a reminder of the importance of privacy protections and the value of strong advocacy.
