Effect of Google Cookie Policy Unclear

July 18th, 2007 By ANICK JESDANUN, AP Internet Writer

(AP) -- Google Inc. is shortening the life span of its "cookie" data-tracking file - but it's not clear whether the move would do much to enhance privacy.

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