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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. It's About Freaking Time by Murdock037 · · Score: 2, Redundant

    It'll hurt consumers? Man. The complaint is so bogus as to be laughable and embarassing. So what if I miss out on another FANTABULOUS offer for the AMAZING X-10 CAMERA!?!

    The breathtaking thing is that the selling of a person's PERSONAL information was, according to standard, opt-out prior to this. As if anybody would choose to receive more ads in their day-to-day life, when asked face-to-face.

    I can't wait until this lawsuit is taken out back and beaten to a pulp. If we're lucky the issue will get some media coverage, and public opinion will be strong enough to squish out unwanted, intrusive advertising in more states than one.

    Kudos to whoever's writing the laws in Vermont. They're choosing for once to benefit the public interest, rather than the typical bend-over for businesses.

  2. Screw the corporations by sgage · · Score: 0, Redundant

    For once, a government looks out for the interests of its citizens, not those of the corporations. A small victory, but we'll take it.

    Tough shit if it makes it harder for them to do business. Time for them to learn that we are not owned by them.