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Nortel Networks Develops New Tracking Software

Nortel Networks has developed a software suite that allows ISPs to secretly track users' online movements. The program initiative, "Personal Internet," can target advertisments to users based upon credit card purchase history or web browsing history.

Nortel's Net 'Tracking' System Irks Privacy Groups, EcommerceTimes, January 31, 2001.
Nortel Netware Sets Off Alarms, Wired, January 31, 2001.