[LINK] unintended consequences of privacy

[Deus Ex Machina]

Eric Scheid [eric.scheid at ironclad.net.au] wrote:
> 
> ummm ... you've just provided an example of one company *selling* private
> data to another company. Are there any guarantees that the debt collector
> won't pass on the data they have to anyone else?

sorry we dont sell the data. we pay debt collectors not vice versa.

> How about it Vic ... you've mentioned debt collectors in a context which
> implies you've engaged their services. Can you vouchsafe the privacy of your
> customer's data with this third party?

couldnt care less. thieves concerned about privacy should have thought about
that before engaging in illegal activity.  nevertheless I assume that our
debt collectors abide by all relavent laws.

but of course thats what all good lefties are all about isnt it? protecting the rights of
societies weaker members such as thieves, murderers, terrorists and paedophiles.

Vic