What’s the Buzz about Privacy Concerns?

Google Buzz is the new social network created by Google. It allows users to share links, videos, and pictures with friends. While many Gmail users have enjoyed this fun, new feature, others were worried that it might violate consumer privacy rights.

One area of concern was that Buzz accounts automatically followed those who the user emailed and instant messaged most often. Another problem was it automatically publically shared any pictures on Picasa, Google’s picture software.

After criticism from users, Google has made a number of changes. Instead of automatically following other users, now Google only suggests people to follow. It also does not make Picasa pictures public automatically. Users can even remove Buzz completely from their Gmail accounts.

We want to know what you think. Have you tried Google Buzz? Do you think the changes they made created enough privacy protections?