online bank statements, drug prescription records, video rental records, library borrowing histories, and the sender, recipient, subject, and size for web-based e-mails," said an FTC statement. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/09/16/sears_to_destroy_tracking_software_data/ :eek:
Anyone notice yahoo requiring information in order to remember your email password? Like choose: 1) Maiden Name 2) Birthplace 3)... etc. I hope everyone makes sure to put garbage into any of these data-mining attempts to make money off your personal information without explicit consent. Bad enough the banks make a profit by selling your personal information. Seems everyone's trying to get in on the act. Always be aware of phishing expeditions, regardless of their seemingly legit packaging.