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Websites Still Failing Basic Privacy Practices

Posted by kdawson on from the after-all-these-years dept.

DigitAl56K writes "Large companies still can't seem to get the basics of privacy and security on the Web pulled together. Today I went to enter a competition from Duracell to win a Nintendo Wii by filling out an online form. It requires entering your full name, address, and date of birth, and then proceeds to submit it via an unencrypted HTTP POST. The ultimate irony is the message at the bottom of the page that reads: 'Trust is a cornerstone of our corporate mission, and the success of our business depends on it. P&G is committed to maintaining your trust by protecting personal information we collect.' Which websites have you found to be lacking in their basic privacy practices?"

7 of 205 comments (clear)

  1. White House site by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Whitehouse.com seems to have no regard for the security of web visitors.

    1. Re:White House site by bonekeeper · · Score: 4, Funny

      Nor for the privacy and freedom of speech, actually !

  2. Re:Nobody considers that import by linear+a · · Score: 4, Funny

    The big sites *must* be interested in privacy. They're plastered with security and privacy notices.

  3. Re:Nobody considers that import by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    No, I'm not "first and last name."

  4. Re:Nobody considers that import by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    you're first and last name?

    Oh c'mon - it's YOUR not you're

  5. Re:but realistically by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    I sniffed the password to a Slashdot account! Yours! And I'm using it to post a reply to your post!

  6. Email address already in use by teh+moges · · Score: 3, Funny

    I put in some fake credentials to test it out, but unfortunately the email address asdf@asfd.com was already in use...