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Mick 18-02-2008 17:58

Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
 
Haven't seen this posted anywhere else... Forgive me if it has...

From the story posted yesterday, here.

What do you make of this and would you be opting out, by opting out you are telling Virgin Media, you do not want your surfing habits tracked and this information given to a third party?

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There have been Updates since the beginning of this thread:-

Post 77:- http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34491957-post77.html


Post 102:- http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34492122-post102.html

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FAQ:-

Who should I complain to about this if this is something I do not agree with?

The first port of call should be to complain to Virgin Media directly, state that you are not happy about your data being tracked and sold to a third party even if your identity is protected or not.

Secondly, there is a Data Protection concern regarding how the data is collected and the fact customers have automatically been opted in, regulation usually requires that customers should be given the option to Opt in.

If you are concerned and feel you need to complain to The Information Commissioner's Office - http://www.ico.gov.uk/ You can ring them on 01625 545 745.

When will Virgin Media Implement this system with Phorm?

Virgin Media have simply stated that they have not decided yet what they are doing or what options are there for the customers. The bottom line is, they need to be fully consulting with the customer and we will be making sure that they provide relevant information to the customer and what options will be available to them.

Is there anything I can download to prevent this 'Intrusion' i.e stopping the data analysis being collected by my ISP and passed on to the likes of Phorm?

Yes there is, its called Tor and can be downloaded Free from http://www.torproject.org/. Please make sure you read the documentation before you decide to download and use it. Please note that use of this software is at your own risk.

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Mikey845 18-02-2008 18:10

Re: Virgin Media Ad Deal - Would you be opting out?
 
I hate ads relevant or not:mad:, I do not like the idea of having my surfing habits tracked to provide me with a direct ad "service".:erm: I've already contacted VM to find out how I can opt out. Does privacy mean bugger all to anyone?

Sirius 18-02-2008 18:20

Re: Virgin Media Ad Deal - Would you be opting out?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick (Post 34491388)
Haven't seen this posted anywhere else... Forgive me if it has...

From the story posted yesterday, here.

What do you make of this and would you be opting out, by opting out you are telling Virgin Media, you do not want your surfing habbits tracked and this information given to a third party?

I will definitely want to opt out .

dilli-theclaw 18-02-2008 18:20

Re: Virgin Media Ad Deal - Would you be opting out?
 
No I don't think its a good idea.

Sirius 18-02-2008 18:21

Re: Virgin Media Ad Deal - Would you be opting out?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick (Post 34491388)
Haven't seen this posted anywhere else... Forgive me if it has...

From the story posted yesterday, here.

What do you make of this and would you be opting out, by opting out you are telling Virgin Media, you do not want your surfing habbits tracked and this information given to a third party?

Is there any information on this and how to opt out.

Mick 18-02-2008 18:22

Re: Virgin Media Ad Deal - Would you be opting out?
 
I have asked VM today - awaiting a response, coming soon. :p:

Sirius 18-02-2008 18:26

Re: Virgin Media Ad Deal - Would you be opting out?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick (Post 34491412)
I have asked VM today - awaiting a response, coming soon. :p:

Thanks Mick

PeteTheMusicGuy 18-02-2008 18:27

Re: Virgin Media Ad Deal - Would you be opting out?
 
it's a very bad idea

Toto 18-02-2008 18:31

Re: Virgin Media Ad Deal - Would you be opting out?
 
Well, I don't have anything to hide, and as I shop online for a lot of goods and services. This could be a good thing, but it might not be.

If I suspect though that the cookies are taking to much information, I can make some basic changes in my browser (see sig picture) that should block them.

xspeedyx 18-02-2008 18:33

Re: Virgin Media Ad Deal - Would you be opting out?
 
I dont want my info on web habits to be sent to companies bad idea VM boo

Sirius 18-02-2008 18:34

Re: Virgin Media Ad Deal - Would you be opting out?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Toto (Post 34491429)
Well, I don't have anything to hide, and as I shop online for a lot of goods and services. This could be a good thing, but it might not be.

If I suspect though that the cookies are taking to much information, I can make some basic changes in my browser (see sig picture) that should block them.

It's yet another of Virgins greed decisions. I for one do not want it and WILL be opting out. Unfortunately i don't think Virgin will release the information on how to opt out if it means they lose money.

Maggy 18-02-2008 18:35

Re: Virgin Media Ad Deal - Would you be opting out?
 
Does it mean I will get my VM services cheaper?No I think not so the answer would no.

daz300 18-02-2008 18:41

Re: Virgin Media Ad Deal - Would you be opting out?
 
if they pay me for the info then maybe .

punky 18-02-2008 19:15

Re: Virgin Media Ad Deal - Would you be opting out?
 
Not only will be opting out but i'd probably cancel my account with VM.

Its one thing to have VM knowing your surfing habits but its entirely another thing to pass the details to another 3rd party that is completely unaccountable and unmonitorable (if such a word exists). Its not about having anything to hide about a particular site that people view as most people would have nothing to fear, but data mining (the process by which anonymous bits of data are matched together using filters and sequences). Given an IP as a tracker, and a list of URLs it would be quite easy to build a big profile up and match the data with real people. And any rogue employee at Phorm can do it with the data access can do it.

MovedGoalPosts 18-02-2008 19:15

Re: Virgin Media Ad Deal - Would you be opting out?
 
It's one thing visiting a specific website and they track your habits about your specific visit. It's quite another being tracked across the internet. I beleive that is called spyware :(


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