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Re:Data Mining Exec Pays For Burgers In Cash To Avoid Insura... by Negitivefrags on Saturday June 23, 2012 @06:16PM (#4151963)
Perhaps this is more of a problem in the US than in NZ.

My bank has "ASB will not sell your information to third parties." in it's privacy policy near the top. They do talk about sharing information with credit agencies.

At least in my country there are laws about this kind of thing. (Privacy Act 1993, NZ)

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Re:Data Mining Exec Pays For Burgers In Cash To Avoid Insura... by pasbesoin on Tuesday June 26, 2012 @02:06PM (#4163307)
It is an argument for straightforward and effective regulation. Otherwise, individuals end up jumping through endless hoops, when they are even offered an "opt out" or similar option.
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