Quote:
Originally Posted by simpsonsFAN
out of interest, is there anyway I can find out if my connection is being phormed ? or does anyone know of phorm being tested in the cambridge area ?
|
Hi Chris,
couple of points to add.
The Dephormation add on will opt you out of Phorm, but it doesn't give you any security/privacy protection. It simply sets a cookie which begs Phorm to ignore your surfing.
My Dephormation site has a number of tests for Phorm, but because Phorm control the network between you and Dephormation, it is possible that Dephormation will be black listed (to limit the ability to capture information about Phormed web users). So don't rely on the results of tests run from that site.
The only way to ensure the security, privacy, and integrity of your data comms is to move to a
Phorm free ISP.
If you're on cable there are tips here for
moving away from cable economically and painlessly.
If you haven't sent Virgin a DPA section 11 notice, you can
print one off here. You should do so immediately, and keep a copy (should you discover you have been a trial victim you can take legal action).
You should also write to your MP. Again, there is a
wizard you can use to generate a letter here. Print, sign, and post.
If you're involved in internet publishing/ecommerce in any way you should be aware that Phorm takes copies of you creative work, and use marketing intelligence gleaned from your interactions with customers to promote your competitors. If you need more info, just ask.
Pete.