Re: [privacy] AT&T, Verizon Readily Break Their Own Rules

["Dude VanWinkle" <dudevanwinkle () gmail com>]

On 5/12/06, Fergie <fergdawg () netzero net> wrote:
> David Lazarus writes in The San Francisco Chronicle:
>
> [snip]
>
> The privacy policies of AT&T and Verizon are very specific about requiring a warrant or subpoena before either 
> company will share customers' data with government officials.
>
> There's no exception for when the government comes calling with nothing more than a vague desire to find terrorists.
>
> AT&T, the company formerly known as SBC, says in its privacy policy that "we must disclose information, when 
> requested, to comply with court orders or subpoenas."
>
> Verizon Communications says in its policy that it discloses people's info when "it is required by law and when we 
> believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights and/or to comply with a judicial proceeding, court order 
> or legal process."
>
> [snip]


Does anyone else smell a class action lawsuit on behalf of the consumers?

I was a customer of bellsouth in Atlanta for many years after 9/11, so
if anyone hears of a class action, let me know. I wouldnt sign on to a
lawsuit designed to get money (outside of legal fees) but I would sign
on to a class action that hoped to make the telco's more respectful of
my privacy and fearful of their customers retribution when they screw
us over.

-JP
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