Salisbury native defends Google; VP says privacy policy good for users
20.05.12
By Emily Ford
eford@salisburypost.com
SALISBURY — A top Google executive who grew up in Salisbury defended the Internet giant’s upcoming privacy changes as good for users.
Despite recent criticism from lawmakers and consumer privacy advocates, Google really does embrace the company’s famous credo, “don’t be evil,” Richard Alfonsi said.
“Google’s heart is always in the right place, from what I’ve seen,” said Alfonsi, Google’s vice president for sales and strategy.
The 1989 Salisbury High School graduate added, “We are doing the right thing.”
Alfonsi talked to the Post in advance of his appearance Friday in Charlotte for the launch of North Carolina Get Your Business Online, part of Google’s international promotion for small businesses.
Google offers free website design and web hosting for one year to businesses with fewer than 250 employees. Friday’s free event runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Big Chill, 911 E. Morehead St. Suite 100.
Source: Salisbury Post