Source: Research Brief; summary of data from: Consumer Reports National Research
“Personal Information Online Disturbs Consumers,” 10/13/08.
Here is the lead:
A poll recently released by the Consumer Reports National Research Center shows that 82% of consumers are concerned about their credit card numbers being stolen online, while 72% are concerned that their online behaviors were being tracked and profiled by companies.
Check out hearusnow.og: Consumer Voice for Communications Choice. I’ll add it to my blog roll.
Also consider freezing your credit files (a state-by-state method that may include a small fee).
On the EU front:
OnlineMediaDaily, “EU Keeps Pressure on Phorm,” by Wendy Davis, 10/13/08. Here is the lead:
European Union privacy officials are continuing to keep up the pressure on controversial behavioral targeting company Phorm.
