Have you been sitting back, wondering when companies will start paying YOU for your personal data and browsing habits?The day has finally arrived! And who better to pony up the dough than the one company that likely has the most user data of them all (and recently announced their intent to share it across all of their services)?
Yes, I’m referring to none other than Google.
The search engine giant has started a new project called “Screenwise” that involves panelists who agree to install a browser extension that will share all of the sites you visit – and how you use them – with them. That, in turn, will help Google improve their products and services to “make a better online experience for everyone.”
So what is Google looking to pay for users who agree to this? A maximum of $25 per year, depending on how long you keep it installed:
Up to $25 in gift cards. Our panel management partner, Knowledge Networks, will give you a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card code instantly when you sign up and download the Google Screenwise browser extension.1 Then you’ll get additional $5 Amazon.com Gift Card codes every three months for staying with it.2 It's our way of saying "Thank you."
It seems that a lot of people were open to the idea of being paid for their browsing data too.Even though Google only launched the Screenwise project on Tuesday, they’ve already reached the number of panelists they were hoping for and the option to sign-up for it has been replaced by the following message:
We appreciate and are overwhelmed by your interest at the moment. Please come back later for more details.
Were you one of the users that signed up for Screenwise? What do you think about the Screenwise project? Share your thoughts below!
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