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Posted by imhotep on June 21, 2006, 8:05 pm
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PA Bear wrote:
> AT&T rewrites rules: Your data isn't yours
>
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2006/06/21/BUG9VJHB9C1.DTL
>
> <QP>
> AT&T has issued an updated privacy policy that takes effect Friday. The
> changes are significant because they appear to give the telecom giant more
> latitude when it comes to sharing customers' personal data with government
> officials.
>
> The new policy says that AT&T -- not customers -- owns customers'
> confidential info and can use it "to protect its legitimate business
> interests, safeguard others, or respond to legal process."
>
> The policy also indicates that AT&T will track the viewing habits of
> customers of its new video service -- something that cable and satellite
> providers are prohibited from doing.
>
> Moreover, AT&T (formerly known as SBC) is requiring customers to agree to
> its updated privacy policy as a condition for service -- a new move that
> legal experts say will reduce customers' recourse for any future data
> sharing with government authorities or others.
>
> The company's policy overhaul follows recent reports that AT&T was one of
> several leading telecom providers that allowed the National Security
> Agency warrantless access to its voice and data networks as part of the
> Bush administration's war on terror.
> </QP>
Thanks. Excellent article. I hope more people start paying attention...
Imhotep
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