Google: new concerns raised about political influence by senior ‘revolving door’ jobs

The tech giant has employed scores of government advisers, while former employees found jobs with European governments

New concerns have been raised about the political influence of Google after research found at least 80 "revolving door" moves in the past decade - instances where the online giant took on government employees and European governments employed Google staff.

The research was carried out by the Google Transparency Project, an initiative run by the Campaign for Accountability (CfA), a US organisation that scrutinises corporations and politicians. The CfA has suggested that the moves are a result of Google seeking to boost its influence in Europe as the company seeks to head off antitrust action and moves to tighten up on online privacy.