AT&T, Verizon To Require Opt-In For User Tracking 59
ehaggis writes "The Washington Post reports that AT&T and Verizon have pledged not to track customers' internet behavior unless given explicit, opt-in permission. The two companies made this commitment in a Congressional hearing. A Verizon vice president is quoted: 'Verizon believes that before a company captures certain Internet-usage data... it should obtain meaningful, affirmative consent from consumers.' The article also mentions a survey quoted by a congressman indicating that '72 percent of Americans worry their online activities are being tracked by companies.'"
Opting-Out Mr. Anderson? (Score:5, Funny)
I mean, if you aren't doing anything wrong, you might as well, right?
My colleagues believe that I am wasting my time with you, but I believe you wish to do the right thing. We're willing to wipe the slate clean, give you a fresh start.
Re:Define "meaningful" opt-in (Score:2, Funny)
What if it's buried as the iFrame exploit attached to "Click Here to Install"?
Opt-In Via Clickjacking (Score:3, Funny)
Clickjacking is about the only way they'd be able to get anyone to give their "informed" consent.