Waxman joins lawmakers seeking answers on Google privacy flap

Update: “As we have said before, this was a mistake. Google did nothing illegal and we look forward to answering questions from these congressional leaders,” said a Google spokesperson in response to a request for comment.

The lawmakers enclosed a list of ten questions aimed at determining Google’s intent in collecting the data and its current status. They question the percentage of U.S. roads documented for Google Street View, as well as how many Wi-Fi networks have been logged during the process. The letter also asks Google to quantify the number of consumers subject to the data collection and provide any legal analysis regarding potential privacy conseuqences. 

The letter respectfully requests a response by June 7.