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Tech Giant's Acquisition Raises Industry Concerns Over Data Ownership
Google has purchased the corporate data of bankrupt Spirit Airlines for $10 million, sparking concerns over data ownership and privacy in the aviation industry. The data includes a vast array of information, from emails and chat records to competitor flight data and employee information. While Google claims the data will be scrubbed of personal information, the deal has raised objections from Spirit’s former workforce and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. The acquisition was reported by Unknown Source.