Google takes new policy approach amid growing global threats

FILED - Google is taking new measures to protect privacy and prevent the misuse of apps on Android smartphones. Photo: Christoph Dernbach/dpa

Alphabet Inc’s Google is reorganising its approach to global policy, including the addition of resources to emerging markets, according to a person familiar with the moves, which come as the internet giant faces new threats and regulations around the world. 

In an internal email, the company’s new global policy chief, Karan Bhatia, described the reorganisation as a reaction to policy makers who are increasingly empowered to regulate the company’s core businesses, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing personnel decisions.