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===Search Data Release===
===Search Data Release===
AOL faced another class action law suit in 2006. The complainants alleged that the company conducted violations of privacy, false advertising and unjust enrichment by releasing 20 million search records from approximately 658, 000 members for a period of three months. AOL's action allowed anyone to see what each person is searching including their sensitive information such as credit card, telephone and social security numbers. AOL Search Data Release became a privacy scandal and the company's Chief Technology Officer resigned immediately. In addition,the company took steps to improve their privacy policy. <ref>[http://www.pcworld.com/article/127265/aol_members_sue_over_search_data_release.html AOL Members Sue Over Search Data Release
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