Personal data found hidden in iTunes tracks - is this really a problem?


	Personal data found hidden in iTunes tracks - is this really a problem?

tfarrow

6-5-2007 9:43 AM

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music, data collection, drm

tfarrow says:

Some personal data is added to the music tracks that I purchase from iTunes. Yes, hearing about it like this is upsetting, but ultimately I don't really see a problem. After all, I'm not a "pirate", and won't be sharing my purchases. Not intentionally anyway.

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