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[ PRIVACY Forum ] Cisco triggers enormous privacy concerns with new
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Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:22:34 -0700
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Cisco triggers enormous privacy concerns with new router firmware upgrade + OPT-OUT INFO
Amid Privacy Backlash, Cisco Says It's Not Logging Your Web History
http://j.mp/LXUHJO (Bloomberg)
"The update moved the routers to a new cloud-based management system
called Cisco Connect Cloud - and came with an ominous warning in the
terms of service that the routers would record users' Internet
histories as part of the arrangement."
Answering Our Customers' Questions about Cisco Connect Cloud
http://j.mp/LXUIxj (Cisco)
"Consistent with Cisco's practices, Cisco Connect Cloud does not
actively track, collect or store personal info or usage data for any
other purposes, nor is it transmitted to third parties. We also wanted
to clear up any confusion about Cisco's 'opt in' practices. Cisco
Connect Cloud was delivered only to consumers who opted in to
automatic updates.
...
While we hope this reminder of our standard company practices will
allay any concerns, customers who do not wish to establish a Cisco
Connect Cloud account and would prefer to revert back to the
traditional Linksys setup and management software can do so by calling
the Linksys customer support line at 1-800-326-7114. One of our agents
will walk you through the process."
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Cisco could have foreseen this controversy given their badly worded TOS.
--Lauren--
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