Google Heeds Phony Copyright Claims, Hides News

May 18, 2020, 07:00 AM

Like other tech giants, Google is required to remove content that violates copyright laws. But we report exclusively that Google has removed thousands of items that are perfectly lawful - all because of phony claims. Our reporter Andrea Fuller joins to tell us about her team's investigation. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her at joanna.stern@wsj.com. You may be featured on one of our podcasts. Kateri Jochum hosts.
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Like other tech giants, Google is required to remove content that violates copyright laws. But we report exclusively that Google has removed thousands of items that are perfectly lawful - all because of phony claims. Our reporter Andrea Fuller joins to tell us about her team's investigation. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her at joanna.stern@wsj.com. You may be featured on one of our podcasts. Kateri Jochum hosts.

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