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Bell Canada To Collect User Data For Advertising

Posted by Soulskill on from the because-it's-not-enough-that-they-already-pay-you-money dept.

beerdragoon writes "One of Canada's biggest mobile and TV providers will soon begin collecting detailed information on usage patterns of its subscribers. Starting November 16th, Bell plans on using this information to provide targeted ads for subscribers. According to Bell this policy will allow customers 'to receive Internet advertising that's relevant to them rather than the random online advertising they're receiving now.' Customers have until the 16th to opt out of the targeted ads, but there doesn't appear to be a way to opt out of the data collection. Apparently this is not illegal, but it is certainly considered unethical by many."

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  1. If you don't like it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    then start your own ISP.

    Wait, does Canada have Republicans?

    1. Re:If you don't like it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Barriers to entry, do you understand it?

      Nope, he's a mexican.

  2. Re:The Land Of The Negative Option by Chris+Mattern · · Score: 4, Funny

    you can pick up the NO form by... um... we're not sure where it is...

    In cellar with the lights out, in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying 'Beware of the Leopard'?