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Originally Posted by AlexanderHanff
Simon,
Another important point is that the system is closed and proprietary so we only have Phorm's word that it will not be used in a way other than described (putting aside for a moment that even their public statements on intended use are horrific). The reality is this technology can be used to do many illegal things and would be pretty much impossible to detect when it does. Why should we trust a company borne out of Spyware not to use the capabilities of their technology as described by themselves in their ICO register entry and their patent application?
Alexander Hanff
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I agree the spyware makes it worse, but why should anyone have to "trust" any company with technology and proposed governance arrangements that are seemingly so capable of abuse. If you balance the extremely slender social utility against the risks, what is the security case for using such technology?