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Verizon sells your information to affiliate marketers. how to opt out

3 pointsby aptsurdistalmost 8 years ago
http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.verizon.com&#x2F;about&#x2F;privacy&#x2F;customer-proprietary-network-information<p>As a Verizon customer, I didn&#x27;t realize that my cell phone plan information was being sold to their affiliate marketers. Apparently, this is &#x27;opt in&#x27; by default and I have to opt out. I&#x27;m sure that I was told about this change in some contract small print. But of course that is a poor justification for such a nasty practice. I wonder if this is why I&#x27;ve been getting so many spam phone calls.<p>This is so frustrating. But, of course I&#x27;m not surprised in the least. Maybe I should finally switch to Project Fi or some other alternative...<p>How to opt out: While logged in, navigate to (My profile -&gt; Privacy Settings) Or, go to this page: https:&#x2F;&#x2F;nbillpay.verizonwireless.com&#x2F;vzw&#x2F;secure&#x2F;setPrivacy.action<p>Full information: http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.verizon.com&#x2F;about&#x2F;privacy&#x2F;customer-proprietary-network-information<p>Edit: There are plenty of articles out there discussing the recent legislation that has led to an increase in policy changes like this. http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.popularmechanics.com&#x2F;technology&#x2F;security&#x2F;a25859&#x2F;how-to-protect-your-online-privacy-from-isp&#x2F;

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