Google hid information for 15 years to evade antitrust scrutiny, but this practice was exposed in recent trials.

Google fostered a culture of concealment over 15 years to avoid antitrust scrutiny, instructing employees to delete messages, avoid certain words, and mark documents as privileged. This practice came to light in multiple antitrust trials, with judges criticizing Google’s evidence suppression. The company has since changed procedures, now saving all communications.

November 20, 2024
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