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Originally Posted by Eurosceptic Atlanticist
I've written to various people about this, and have been assured that Phorm will be a purely opt-in system.
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News to me, have i missed something in the last 24hrs. The only ISP to come out and state that phorm(scumware)will be opt-out by default is CarPhoneWareHouse. Neither BT or VM have stated this, i would love to know where you got your information from.
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Originally Posted by Eurosceptic Atlanticist
As for the secret trials - I believe the general opinion is that these may have been a breach of existing legislation and as such is being investigated by the Information Commissioner's Office.
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I hope this is true, need to check tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by Eurosceptic Atlanticist
It was certainly enough to attract the attention of the EU Commission, who are keeping a close eye on phorm and all similar technology - with a view to protecting user privacy on the internet. The EU also opposed plans to cut off internet users caught infringing copyright.
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There is debate on-going within the EU on exactly how the EU will handle privacy and p2p laws.
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In February, the Silicon Valley-based NebuAd deployed its deep-packet inspection technology on a Middle America ISP known as WOW!, formerly WideOpenWest. The official word from NebuAd is that its partner ISPs are required to directly notify customers via letter or email before its hardware is turned on, but WOW! - America's 12th largest cable operator, serving Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio - says this did not happen on its service.
According to vice president of programming Peter Smith, WOW! updated its terms of service to include a mention of NebuAd, and in some cases, it told customers that the terms had been updated. But it didn't go any further.
Data pimping catches ISP on the hop | The Register
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Originally Posted by Alex McKee
It's quite hard to stomach but the EU has been very good to internet users.
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I agree, how long it will last is another matter.
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http://www.badphorm.co.uk/page.php?2
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I want nothing to do with Phorm, in anyway, shape or Phorm.