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IBM Appoints Chief Privacy Officer

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the now-thats-a-wierd-thing-to-do dept.

Chibi writes "IBM has taken a step in what many would consider the right direction, as they have created a new position of 'Chief Privacy Officer.' They are looking at the position to be more policy-focused than technology-focused, and have appointed a lawyer to the postion."

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  1. Super. by Q*bert · · Score: 4
    Before I went to work for IBM, they not only made me take a urine test for drugs, but also made me sign releases allowing them to check up on my financial history and "manner of living". Somehow I doubt this is going to change soon. Luckily, it was just an internship. I learned a lot of valuable things, including why not to work for IBM.

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  2. White Hat Of The Month! by seebs · · Score: 5

    Whitehat.com awarded part of IBM a White Hat of the Month award in February. I have no idea whether the site is still actively maintained, but WhiteHat was an attempt at replacing crap like TRUSTe with an organization that actually *cared*.

    IBM is moderately serious about privacy. They are the only major vendor (except Compaq) that hasn't spammed either me or anyone I know. Gateway has spammed most of the people I know; Dell has spammed a couple of them, etcetera etcetera. IBM has had my email address in their databases for two years without bugging me, and has been very good about sending me information I asked for *and nothing else*.

    I know it seems weird, but IBM may actually be one of the more ethical companies out there, in this regard.

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  3. Return of the frat jerks by AntiPasto · · Score: 4
    Alright ladies! It's just me, the privacy officer, checking the bathroom...

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  4. More info by Tomcow2000 · · Score: 4

    The Register has a good article on this also.

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