ROFLMAO
But have a look at this:
http://timtrent.blogspot.com/2008/09/chrome-reveals-surfing-habits-to-wife.html
Sorry for those who can't get to blogs at work. The article is about
how Google's own browser, Chrome, reveals user habits to other casual
computer users.
Carter, Antoinette (Global IS) wrote:
>
> I agree it doesn't meet the standards of the current EU directive, but
> the legislation isn't keeping up with the pace of technological change
> and customer expectations. If you personally feel strongly about
> protecting your privacy then you can switch off the cookies (it should
> be much easier to do though)
>
> (PS: I don't believe anything should be private between a man and his
> wife - that's how they become ex-wives!!!)
> Antoinette Carter
> Information Policy Adviser, Information Governance
> Global Information Systems (GIS)
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> *From:* Marchini, Renzo [_mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> *Sent:* 17 April 2009 14:30
> *To:* Carter, Antoinette (Global IS); [log in to unmask]
> *Subject:* RE: [data-protection] Web History
>
> You might be right as to what Google collects, but many regulators
> argue (and I agree) that even using a cookie or ipaddress can
> sufficiently "identify" someone for the purpose of the Directive
> definition - its irrelevant that many people share the same pc (many
> people share the same name or even name/address!). Moreover, you don't
> need to physically locate someone (or be capable of doing so) to
> trigger DPA - "virtual" identification is enough.
>
> The ICO on this one is on the same page as the Article 29 Working
> Party. See the cookie section on this
> _http://www.ico.gov.uk/upload/documents/library/data_protection/practical_application/collecting_personal_information_from_websites_v1.0.pdf_.
>
>
> I agree with Google that Streetview is not within DPA, but disagree
> with them that use of cookies/ipaddress are not (or should not be).
>
> Example: I use my PC to search for medical treatment about something
> I'm worried about but not sure about. My wife uses same pc. My wife is
> served up adverts by google based on cookies/ipaddresses (not sure if
> they do that, but bear with me). My wife wonders why these ads are
> being served up. My privacy has been impinged ....
>
> *Renzo Marchini*
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> Antoinette Carter
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