Cable Forum - View Single Post - Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]

**Mick** · 05-03-2008, 20:06

Well I phoned retentions earlier and stated and wanted it recording on my account notes that I do not want my browsing data tracked and sent to any other third party without my consent - I said I would consider such an act a breach of Data Protection and my own personal human rights to privacy and I would leave Virgin Media in an instant if they insist on this nonsense with Phorm.

The annoying factor is that I was told by the rep in retentions that the Phorm deal was mainly about protecting customers with anti-phishing protection. I had to correct him on that one though. I urge all customers not to fall for this line, if you feel compelled to ring the retentions department. Phorm is about targeted advertising, the anti-phishing protection is the 'sweetener' to keep us all quiet.

05-03-2008, 20:06	#548
Mick Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 15,137	Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77 & 102] Well I phoned retentions earlier and stated and wanted it recording on my account notes that I do not want my browsing data tracked and sent to any other third party without my consent - I said I would consider such an act a breach of Data Protection and my own personal human rights to privacy and I would leave Virgin Media in an instant if they insist on this nonsense with Phorm. The annoying factor is that I was told by the rep in retentions that the Phorm deal was mainly about protecting customers with anti-phishing protection. I had to correct him on that one though. I urge all customers not to fall for this line, if you feel compelled to ring the retentions department. Phorm is about targeted advertising, the anti-phishing protection is the 'sweetener' to keep us all quiet.