Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
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Originally Posted by Dephormation
It can be done, sadly the details you need are not available from the dephormation.org.uk site at present.
Dephormation is currently offline in protest against the ICO failure to prosecute BT. I'll bring it back up immediately if BT do announce a trial.
In the event a trial does take place (which I doubt) Dephormation is not going to give you any worthwhile protection.
Firstly, the opt out method may have changed. Secondly, even if you do opt out it seems you are profiled anyway (but not served ads). And thirdly if you do opt out and BT ignore your decision who will you complain to? The ICO?
The only sensible option you have is moving to a better Internet Service Provider who respects your basic requirement for privacy, security, and integrity of communication services.
Google cache with instructions for FF3 is here.
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The Problem with the suggested type of workaround is that Firefox 3 would then be vulnerable to possible exploitation via all other unsecured plugins.
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