Re: [ga-sys] Privacy sites

[Joanna Lane <jo-uk@rcn.com>]

Kristy,
I came across this article while researching the Privacy topic in relation
to the WHOIS database. While I appreciate it's about cookies, not WHOIS,
it's purpose is to assist understanding in this forum in broad terms of
general public concern about invasion of privacy.

The point is that businesses that thrive on collecting personal data by
stealth on the internet are responding to pressure to offer users an opt-out
choice, easier ways for them to do so, and have agreed to penalties for
those that do not comply with requests.

I don't think even you have the time to explain to every user in the world
how to set their browser cookie preferences, but thanks for the offer!

Regards,
Joanna

  



on 5/31/01 8:23 PM, Kristy McKee at k@widgital.com wrote:

> I thought everyone was upset because of the unsolicited email, mail, faxes,
> and phone calls.
> 
> Is this posting about Evil Cookies another privacy issue or is it to be
> lumped into unsolicited junk we receive because we're alive and participating?
> 
> I do hope it is a separate issue.  Ever since the advent of cookies,
> Internet Browsers have been in Complete Control of denying or accepting
> "Cookies".  Either set your FREE or Paid For Internet Browser to accept
> them or do not.
> 
> There are no policies needed in this arena.
> 
> It is rude to use "Cookies" for the purpose of collecting data in
> situations other than OPT-IN.  I recommend those offended by the use of
> "Cookies" configure their preferences to suit their opinions and needs.  If
> anyone needs help configuring their browser, give me a call.
> 
> :)
> 
> 
> At 03:55 PM 5/31/2001 -0400, you wrote:
>> http://www.newsday.com/coverage/current/pluggedin/wednesday/nd184.htm
>> 
>> People seeking to protect their privacy can complete a single Web form to
>> keep major advertising companies from collecting data about their Internet
>> browsing and shopping habits.
>> 
>> Under pressure to protect privacy better, the advertising industry last week
>> set up two new Web sites http://www.networkadvertising.org and
>> http://www.andersencompliance.com that allow computer users to opt out of
>> having their personal data collected and profiled when they visit popular
>> Web sites. In the past, users would need to visit Web sites individually to
>> "opt out" of profiling.
>> 
>> But Andrew Shen of the Washington-based Electronic Privacy Information
>> Center was skeptical. "Most Internet users still don't realize that such
>> third-party profiling even exists" he said.
>> 
>> ____________________________________________
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Joanna Lane
>> 
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