[LINK] Verizon sneaky move in US

[Jan Whitaker]

http://yro.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/03/08/196242

"Gizmodo reports that Verizon is sending out notification letters 
infested with virtually-indecipherable legalese. In their sneaky, 
underhanded way, they're informing you that you have 45 days to opt 
out of their 
<http://i.gizmodo.com/5166365/free-advice-watch-the-mail-and-opt-out-of-verizon-sharing-your-personal-data>plan 
to share your personal data with 'affiliates, agents and parent 
companies.' That data can include, but isn't limited to, 'services 
purchased (including specific calls you make and receive), billing 
info, technical info and location info.' If you view your statement 
on-line, you won't even get the letter. You'll have to access your 
account and view your messages. However, Read Write Web says the link 
provided there, called the 'Customer Proprietary Network Information 
Notice,' was listed as 'not available.' No doubt Verizon would like 
to reassure you that everyone they're going to hand your personal 
data over to will have your best interests at heart."

More abuse of terms of service.


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