Google facing max fine for blocking feds privacy probe

kansascity.com — Google Inc. "impeded" and "delayed" a U.S. inquiry into its data collection, according to the latest in a series of regulatory probes of the company's privacy practices. The Federal Communications Commission is seeking a $25,000 fine after examining how Google gathered personal e-mails, text messages and other materials through its Street View location service, the agency said in an April 13 filing.