Buzz Privacy Settings Updated – Again

Google Buzz has rolled out new changes and a bug fix that was allowing users to automatically and easily access private email addresses of other users using the @reply system. Now, Techcrunch.com reports, Buzz is displaying a series of asterisks rather than the email address. The original bug was one of many privacy concerns that caused a massive backlash in the tech community and in general concerning the way Google Buzz handled email addresses.

One of the bigger privacy concerns that has already been fixed was the ability to see follower lists, which would very easily give access to those who your frequently talked to or exchanged emails with through gmail.