Cable Forum - View Single Post - Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]

madslug · 03-08-2008, 18:27

I think it shows that Phorm have listened to fears about someone being able to opt you into webwise without your knowledge. Just a pity that VM users can be opted in by the script, even when webwise is not 'live'. A problem with the ISP sniffing script?

At the back of my mind, I am reminded that in 2006, the cookies were seeded by scripts used to display adverts in the weeks leading up to the trial. Look at how the BT site is seeding cookies for doubleclick, omniture and 2o7 with no advert in sight.

Maybe another petition is required, this time about the legality of Privacy Statements. The ICO (or someone) has a lot of work to do to get legislation up to speed.

03-08-2008, 18:27	#13192
madslug Inactive Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 161	Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797] I think it shows that Phorm have listened to fears about someone being able to opt you into webwise without your knowledge. Just a pity that VM users can be opted in by the script, even when webwise is not 'live'. A problem with the ISP sniffing script? At the back of my mind, I am reminded that in 2006, the cookies were seeded by scripts used to display adverts in the weeks leading up to the trial. Look at how the BT site is seeding cookies for doubleclick, omniture and 2o7 with no advert in sight. Maybe another petition is required, this time about the legality of Privacy Statements. The ICO (or someone) has a lot of work to do to get legislation up to speed.