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FCC Asks 'Opt-In, Or Opt-Out?'

Posted by timothy on from the not-exactly-a-toughie-guys dept.

FrankHaynes writes: "The U.S. FCC seeks comments on this proposed rule in which they seek 'to obtain a more complete record on ways in which customers can consent to a carrier's use of their CPNI (Customer Proprietary Network Information)'. They are debating an opt-in approach versus an opt-out approach. Commentors have until 1 November, 2001 to submit their opinions." Opt-out puts the burden on the victim; opt-in encourages a responsible, sustainable customer / company relationship. What am I missing here?

3 of 14 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Opt-in by haplo21112 · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Absolutely must be an Opt-IN system, and the default for anything asking if you want to be in or not should be legally mandated to be NO. Such as web sites that ask you if you want to receive such and such, or from time to time we make information available, that checkmark should be off, if I want it I should have to set it.

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  2. Perhaps this would be more logical? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Opt-in or Opt-out doesn't really matter to me... If I'm filling out a form for something, I have to read the "do you want our spam? check yes or no" section anyway... so a mouse-click or a pen stroke either way is unimportant to me.

    Perhaps a "is it OK for us to sell your information to the highest bidder?" Opt-in or Opt-out law would be more productive.

  3. Opt-in means NO forms... by Red+Aardvark+House · · Score: 2, Insightful

    If you want your privacy. The difference between the two is where the burden is placed.

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