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North American Corporate Privacy Comparison

Posted by simoniker on from the south-park-conundrum dept.

Scooter[AMMO] writes "The Toronto Star has published an article on a study comparing the way companies protect the privacy of their customers, which is surely a topic of interest to most /.'ers. Choice quote: 'The study, the first to compare the corporate privacy practices of comparable Canadian and U.S. firms, found that Canadian businesses see their privacy practices as an opportunity to improve relations with customers, while their U.S. counterparts viewed privacy measures more as a way of complying with legislation and avoiding civil lawsuits.'"

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  1. Off-topic (slightly), Karma whoring (obviously) by The-Bus · · Score: 4, Informative
    This is from a packet I got on the credit bureaus. You know all those "You're Pre-Approved for a $50 Discover Card!" mailers you get? It apparently can be removed...

    To request that your name be removed from pre-approved credit solicitations developed through credit reporting agencies, you can call 1-888-567-8688 or write the agencies below. Include your name, address, and Social Security number.


    Experian
    Consumer Opt Out
    901 West Bond
    Lincoln, NE 68521

    Equifax Inc.
    Options
    P.O. Box 740123
    Atlanta, GA 30374-0123

    Trans Union LLC
    Name Removal Option
    P.O. Box 97328
    Jackson, MS 39288-7328



    I just tried to call the number and it was busy. Certainly feel free to verify any information regarding this. (Google cache of State of NJ website listing this and other methods). I only wish that I could end "CAR RT SORT" mail from getting to me. All I do is toss out dozens of circulars per week. A waste of paper and time.

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    1. Re:Off-topic (slightly), Karma whoring (obviously) by wfberg · · Score: 4, Informative

      junkbusters has an interesting mention of something called a prohibitory order.

      If you fill out USPS form 1500 against any non-governmental organization, they MUST stop sending you mail. It was originally meant to stop pornographic junk mail, but since one man's porn is another man's art, it's now up to you to determine whether you find), let's say, mortgage offers arousing and/or patently offensive.

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  2. Doing the right thing by pubjames · · Score: 4, Informative


    I'm afraid that my experience of American companies means that I don't trust them any more. Sorry, but that's the case. Three times now I've been involved in deals with American companies where the American company has betrayed one of their European partners, just to make a fast buck, including one case which financially ruined one of my clients.

    You should do the right thing just because it is the right thing to do, not because it's the law or so you don't lose customers.