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Vermont Goes Opt-In, Corps Unhappy

Posted by Hemos on from the go-move-vermont dept.

jeffy124 writes: "Beginning Feb 15, a new Vermont consumer protection law takes effect requiring companies doing business with people in VT to require opt-in before they can sell/share that customer's personal information. Naturally, companies aren't happy, and trade groups are suing the state, claiming the law will raise costs of doing business and hurt consumers."

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  1. Re:Data Protection Act in UK by martin · · Score: 4, Informative

    They are the ...

    mail preference society

    phone preference society

    Both listed in the from the the phone directories.

    Takes at least three months for things to happen once you've filled in the formed.

  2. RE: A Good Start... by gordguide · · Score: 4, Informative

    Here's a link which provides quick info regarding Canada's law:
    http://www.privcom.gc.ca/faq/faq_01_e.asp#006

    After reading it, it seems Private Companies will have to comply in 2004 (not 2002 as I guessed earlier).