Many Privacy Policies Fail to Inform of All Risks of Disclosure
Many privacy policies do not inform users that their information may be shared with third parties as a result of a subpoena or a business merger. This article discusses a number of services that may share information with third parties, including highway toll-collection systems, online discussion boards, enhanced 911 service, and supermarket membership cards.The privacy tradeoff: Many consumers sacrifice privacy for convenience. But they may eventually pay a price, Boston Globe, January 8, 2001.
