Afternoon all
Ok, I've heard back from another of my MEP's
Quote:
Written Question Tabled for the European Parliamentary Commission:
Author: Syed Kamal
Subject: Consumer Data Protection
Text:
I have been contacted by a constituent who is concerned with the protection of his personal data and the sale of customer information by companies for advertising purposes.
My constituent tells me that the internet service providers BT, Virgin Media, and Carphone Warehouse arranged a deal in February 2007 to sell personal information on customer web browsing to Phorm. Additionally, BT has admitted to secretly using customer data to test Phorm's advertising targeting technology in summer 2007, which compromised customers' web traffic and was originally covered up. Further information is available at http://qurl.co.uk/4a5u.
Is the Commission aware of the sale of customer data in the telecommunications industry, unbeknownst to and unauthorised by the customers concerned? Could the Commission please comment on the legality of such practices, especially with respect to EU laws on privacy
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This is an excellent response, and shows that our letters are being read and acted upon. Obviously, as soon as I receive the EU Commissions written answer, I'll post it here.
Ali.