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Originally Posted by Wildie
What I want to know is how they going to not profile my kids in or out they still mirror and profile but no ads.
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Don't worry, the Information Commissioner has been given 'assurances' by Phorm... and is leaving it to 'technical experts' like us (apparently Phorm is engaging with us... I haven't seen them answer a question for around 2 months). Rather than wasting money investigating Phorm out of their own budget.
The Information Commissioner apparently accepts that children under 16 can be allowed to surf the internet while being profiled, (opted in or out), as long as they are being supervised at all times by an irresponsible adult.
And if those requirements are breached, as in 2006/7, the ICO accepts BT's excuse that the scale of the crime was 'on the small side' and though illegal no one found out so that's ok.
So, in other words, an individuals right to opt in/out isn't sufficiently important to warrant any action at all, let alone 38,000+ people. So opt out why don't you. And if you find they profiled your kids anyway? Who do you think you are going to call to complain?
Good luck, I'm still waiting for a reply to my email.
Pete.