I received the email at the bottom of this post from Google this morning (I'm a Google Workspace Customer in the US).
It struck me as odd they'd reach out to me directly about proposed legislation, and frankly made me feel a bit awkward.
Anyone else get this email? Have they done this before? This isn't a normal thing for mega-corporations to do, right?
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Subject: Take action: Understand the impact of new legislation on your business
From: Google Customer Solutions <no-reply@google.com>
Dear Mathgorges,
Right now, Congress is considering regulations that would have unintended consequences for your business – costing you time and money.
If passed, these bills could disrupt many of the digital tools you rely on every day – including Google Ads and Analytics, Gmail and Docs, and your business listing on Google Search and Maps. These changes could make it harder for customers to find your business and could hurt your productivity.
If you're interested in learning more about these bills, their impact on your business, and what you can do about it, we invite you to sign up to stay informed.
Stay Informed [1]
By clicking this button I consent that Google can contact me about legislative and regulatory issues, events, and advocacy opportunities related to my business.
Google's public policy team is working with members of Congress to share concerns about how these bills could impact businesses like yours. Together, we can be an important voice in the policy conversation about the regulations that affect you - and your business.
Thank you,
The Google Customer Solutions Team
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[1]: When I clicked the button I was taken to a page which read:
You've signed up
You will soon receive Digital Regulation Updates messages.
You will receive communications about legislative and regulatory issues, events and advocacy opportunities related to your business.
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29160156