Apple, Google questioned by US lawmakers

Internet and tech giants Apple and Google have been questioned before a Senate Judiciary Committee on privacy and technology in the United States.

While both companies have appeared before lawmakers previously, they are now asking questions related to the holding of user data and privacy concerns.

Boy Genius Report has reported that senator Charles Schumer asked the company representatives why developers are allowed to publish apps that tell drivers where breath-testing policeman will be located.

“Apple and Google shouldn’t be in the business of selling apps that help drunk drivers evade the police, and they shouldn’t be selling apps that they themselves admit are terrible,” Schumer said.

“The idea is that information is power, and people will be less inclined to drink and drive if they know that there is a checkpoint in their area, that they are drunk, and that driving drunk carries major consequences.”

Both companies have said they will investigate the issue.