CRN.com reported Friday that Google Reader made a major misstep by revealing user data to users’ connections without user approval. The Reader is intended to share RSS feeds and readable content with one’s friends and connections. However, information was shared without first allowing Google Reader users to opt-in or select which connections could receive the data.

According to the article, Facebook Beacon made the same mistake some time ago. It’s unusual to see giant web corporations lacking the foresight to handle this type of situation in advance. But when hundreds of complaints start coming in, it’s hard to turn a blind eye. Continue Reading

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