VZW intros new opt-out policy for dissemination of calling records

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	VZW intros new opt-out policy for dissemination of calling records

rwbehne1

10-14-2007 9:27 PM

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rwbehne1 says:

I'll bet most Verizon customers don't even know their privacy is being violated, let alone that they had a chance to opt out.

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