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Washington Judge Overturns Privacy Law

joeflies writes "Washington state regulations were enacted to protect phone customer privacy. The opt-in policy regulation was overturned by a judge who found in favor of Verizon, seeing it as a potential violation of free speech."

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  1. And later this week... by JHMirage · · Score: 2, Funny


    All US residents should expect a copy of the Judge's ruling to be mailed to their homes unless they contact the court by phone to "opt-out."

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    A man talking sense to himself is no madder than a man talking nonsense not to himself.
  2. Re:Or would it be free speech to... by DarkKnightRadick · · Score: 2, Funny

    Are you suggesting we /. the telephone switchboards?

    Can they phone companies handle that?

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    "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." Proverbs 16:25 (NKJV)
  3. Re:So, would it be... by walt-sjc · · Score: 2, Funny

    Until /. has a built-in spell checker, I reserve the right to have a typo or 4.
    Yes, I know how to spell speech, but sometimes my fingers don't.

    In other words, you were being picky.