Ross Anderson wrote:
>
> new in-home HIV test that is accurate, fast, and anonymous.
>
> The test works as follows:
>
> You buy the kit. Go home and follow the directions and obtain a sample.
> Mail the sample to the lab. In 3 days, call the lab and enter in the
> `secret' code and the results of the test performed on the sample matching
> your `secret' code will be revealed to you. The secret code is used to
> ensure anonymity so the user doesn't have to reveal their name.
>
> Accurate? I believe so..
>
> Fast? Three days is pretty fast..
>
> Anonymous? Not at all!!! And here's why.
>
> Whenever you call a 1-800 number, your phone number is captured and
> forwarded to the company for billing purposes. It is also available to the
> PBX in the form of ANI which can the be sent to the automated phone system
> that processes the request. In the HIV test scenario, the company that is
> called has a record of the calling phone number (ANI),
I get your point Ross but what about phone boxes - no need to ring from
home?
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