Question : Do you think these facts, these practices create dangers/problems or not? Do you think the law should intervene to regulate these practices? From the EPIC newsletter : "Google Datamines Private Email. Apparently, there is a shortage of advertising on the Internet. At least that must be part of the thinking behind Google’s Gmail. The new email service links keywords in private messages with web-based advertising. Messages to business colleagues, family members, and loved ones now produce discount travel offers and 10% off restaurant deals."
Question : Do you think these facts, these practices create dangers/problems or not? Do you think the law should intervene to regulate these practices? From the EPIC newsletter : "Google Datamines Private Email. Apparently, there is a shortage of advertising on the Internet. At least that must be part of the thinking behind Google’s Gmail. The new email service links keywords in private messages with web-based advertising. Messages to business colleagues, family members, and loved ones now produce discount travel offers and 10% off restaurant deals."