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Northwest Privacy Lawsuit Dismissed

Posted by timothy on from the oh-you-didn't-read-that-it's-too-small dept.

dritan writes "News.com is reporting that a judge has tossed out a privacy lawsuit against Northwest airlines. The plaintiffs claimed that their privacy was violated when Northwest gave their information to the government. From the judge: 'Although Northwest had a privacy policy for information included on the Web site, plaintiffs do not contend that they actually read the privacy policy prior to providing Northwest with their personal information. Thus, plaintiffs' expectation of privacy was low.' Do you always read the privacy policy?" If you haven't read a particular EULA, does that mean it doesn't apply either? Here is the Judge's order (PDF).

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  1. RTFA by Feanturi · · Score: 0, Troll

    In the linked PDF file, the judge notes that the plaintiffs DID read the privacy policy and their complaint is that it says their info will not be shared.

    So wtf is with all the comments (including the editor comments) about EULAs being invalid if you don't read them?

  2. Re:Government favoratism by courts. by gpinzone · · Score: 0, Troll

    I'd say you were a scumbag for not giving them the soda when they were entitled to it. If someone orders a pie with a topping, do you not give it to them unless they check?