Ma Bell's not-so-private privacy policy
AT&T updated its privacy policy this week, stating that the telecom giant owned its customers' Internet and video account information.
The new policy also states that AT&T can hand over the information to law enforcement if needed. It goes into effect Friday, and customers must agree to the terms to use AT&T services.
Privacy advocates immediately slammed the company, noting that it has come under fire after media reports alleged it handed over customer data to the National Security Agency.
Blog community response:
"This is grim news for those who love liberty. Major corporations are bending to the will of the government without even blinking."
--infotainment rules
"This could be something I look into when my contract expires later this year. I'm just not comfortable with this policy change."
--Lockergnome
"It's obviously a reaction to the recent events over the wiretapping 'cooperation' that AT&T is accused of. Now, eventually Sony admitted its error and backtracked. Will AT&T change its mind on its new policy? Only time will tell."
--RealTechNews