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Originally Posted by AlexanderHanff
Just to make it clear, if they were only using the system to provide extra security features to prevent Phishing (inspecting the packets to look for blacklisted destinations) then it would be a harder argument (although would still need to adhere to the consent aspects as it is not an essential procedure for providing broadband). But the second they use that data for anything else (ie profiling for advertising purposes) then it violates the law.
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That worries me, Alexander. Phorm think they've covered themselves by offering an "opt-out" which, if chosen, (allegedly) means that they "won't use that data for anything else."
We suspect that our data will still pass through the profiler even if we've opted-out, but they promise not to record that profile information anywhere, transmit it to anyone, or use or for anything (remember people, this is an ex-spyware company...) so they haven't breached the law as you've outlined it above.
I think we need to concentrate on the consent aspect, as this is necessary before they can even pass any data through the profiler. I personally don't want any data of mine to go anywhere near a profiler, whether I'm opted in or out.
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Originally Posted by theciscokid
It really strikes me that Phorm must be very ignorant to peoples concerns and according to the above quote are in blatant breach of the law.
They clearly don't give a monkeys about anyone's privacy or rights. Now where is that petition???  |
I'm afraid I'm rather more cyncial about Phorm than you, ciscokid. I don't think they're ignorant to our concerns; I believe they know exactly why we're worried, and they're utterly indifferent. As far as they're concerned we're just units to be utilized in the generation of profit. The only thing that will make them care is if the "units" look like they're going to "malfunction" and cause a drop in revenue (i.e. mass opt-out).