Net privacy and the myth of self-regulation

Net privacy and the myth of self-regulation – Tech News – CNET.com

“How invasive is this? ComScore Chairman Fulgoni said that his company has examined the online banking records of some of its customers in order to verify household income information provided during the sign-up process. ”

If that doesn’t get you to take privacy seriously, nothing will!

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