Google updates its transparency report for removal of copyright material

Google's regular Transparency Reports make for interesting reading for those with an interest in how the company operates. As well as revealing how Google responds to government requests for data, they also show how it deals with copyright removal requests.

Now the company has updated its reports to make the data easier to read and easier to interpret. It also shows more information about the sites and companies associated with removals.

In the copyright section of the latest version of the Transparency Report, Google now gives examples of removal requests it receives. This is similar to the way it presents government request information. There's also a detailed explanation of how the request and takedown process works.

The latest report introduces a new Explore the Data page which makes it possible to search through the vast database of removal requests.

Google says:

Transparency reporting is an important way to shed light on the policies and actions of governments and corporations, and how they affect privacy, security, and the flow of information online. We're always exploring new ways to explain legal policies and processes and will continue to add new examples and new data to our reports.

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