Geekosystem: Air America Auctioning Off User E-Mail Addresses – So Much For “Will Not Be Divulged To Any Third Party”
“Though the practice is frowned upon by consumers, there are companies out there whose entire business consists of buying and selling bulk e-mail addresses. But…the legality of selling a mailing list hinges on the terms of use contract that the customer signed before agreeing to join the list.”
There’s also some interesting commentary from techPresident.
Box of Meat asks: We’re sure the many conservative talk shows will crow about this being proof that liberals are horrible people etc etc, but will the conservative talk networks also pledge to keep their listeners’ private information private forever?
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