Some people say this was no big deal. I disagree.

With 11,696 questions (and admittedly only time for 0.2% to be asked!) that's some engagement exercise.

To read how Google managed all the information, take a look at their blog.

Apparently today is Data Privacy Day 2010. To mark the occastion Google have published their 'Privacy Principles':

• Use information to provide our users with valuable products and services.
• Develop products that reflect strong privacy standards and practices.
• Make the collection of personal information transparent.
• Give users meaningful choices to protect their privacy.
• Be a responsible steward of the information we hold.

Not quite the values of VRM FutureGov's Carrie is a passionate supporter of (ask her for more details on that one if you're interested - well worth a coffee and a chat), but interesting to see nonetheless.

For more on Google thoughts on privacy, you can read their full their blog here.

As many of you will know, UK GovCamp 2010 happened on the weekend, generating lots of pre- and post-event debate.

Although I wasn't able to make it along to the event itself, catching up on my reading one contribution that stood out was this presentation from Michele Ide-Smith and Paul Henderson on the work they are leading on in Cambridgeshire.

Plenty of lessons on approaches to researching and boosting local digital engagement.

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