FEC Says Google Can Let Campaigns Skip Spam Filters: Report

According to reports, the Federal Election Commission approved a Google proposal that would make significant improvements in your inbox.

The Verge reported on Thursday that while Google did not need the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) approval to implement the program, it did so to ensure it didn’t break any federal election regulations.

But, there were some who questioned its motives.

“I have a hard time getting around the fact that this is a unique benefit offered to political committees, and only political committees,” commissioner Ellen L. Weintraub reportedly told The Verge, likening it to an “in-kind” contribution from the company to political groups.

“Our goal during this pilot program is to assess alternative ways of addressing concerns from bulk senders, while giving users clear controls over their inboxes to minimize unwanted email,” Google spokesperson José Castañeda, told The Verge on Thursday. “We will continue to monitor feedback as the pilot rolls out to ensure it is meeting its goals.”

NewsBusters exclusively reported that Republicans challenged the company’s disproportionately-used spam filter.

According to the Democratic National Convention for their part, it is overwhelming in favor of Republicans.

“It’s sad that instead of simply stopping sending spam emails, Republicans engaged in a bad-faith pressure campaign — and it’s even more unfortunate that Google bought it,” DNC deputy communications director, Daniel Wessel, told The Verge in June.

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