February 9: Google introduces its social networking tool called and says it will be available to all Gmail users within a week.

February 10: when it is discovered that Google Buzz compiles a list of the Gmail contacts that users most frequently contact and makes it public.

February 15: Google to appease privacy concerns. It also adds the option to hide Buzz or shut it off completely.

February 18: Google faces a over Google Buzz for the 1984 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, which was intended to protect individuals against companies that compromise the confidentiality of a computer.

May 11: reports that Google hires an executive recruiting agency to Gigom claims to have a copy of the recruiting letter and says the following is from the job description: