Google Cares.

Google Resists U.S. Subpoena of Search Data - New York Times:

"'Google's acceding to the request would suggest that it is willing to reveal information about those who use its services,' it said in an October letter to the Justice Department. 'This is not a perception Google can accept. And one can envision scenarios where queries alone could reveal identifying information about a specific Google user, which is another outcome that Google cannot accept.'"

While MSN, AOL and Yahoo! have all complied with the U.S. government's demands for search data, Google is providing ample resistance, questioning the relevance of said data. The government is hoping the data will help promote an online pornography law, put into motion back in 1998.

While the multi-faceted search engine is clearly attempting to protect its trade secrets, Google seems to be genuinely concerned about the privacy of its users. The fact that Google is fighting this subpoena on grounds that it is unjustifiable, boosts my confidence a great deal. How could I ever use another search engine?