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DoubleClick launches privacy education program amid criticism

The company says its opt-out system gives users fair warning of its data-collection practices, while privacy advocates say the system does not provide genuine informed consent.

CNET News staff
 
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The company says its opt-out system gives users fair warning of its data-collection practices, while privacy advocates say the system does not provide genuine informed consent.

"They are getting a lot of data there that they shouldn't be getting."

- Richard Smith, computer security consultant

 


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