With the increasing data collection capabilities by mobile carriers and household energy suppliers, among others, The New York Times reports on the difficulties consumers have accessing their personal data. “Never mind all the hoopla about the presumed benefits of an ‘open data’ society,” the article states, “In our day-to-day lives, many of us are being kept in the data dark.” Future of Privacy Forum Director Jules Polonetsky, CIPP/US, said consumers may feel more comfortable about having their personal data mined if businesses demonstrate direct consumer benefits arising from collection. (Registration may be required to access this story.)
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