You know those lines and lines of words in a size-7 font at
the bottom of most websites? Ever tried
to listen to the end of commercials on the TV or radio when the announcer
speeds through a bunch of gibberish like “something-something-something is
prohibited….must-be-18-years-or-older-to-apply”? Those, are privacy policies and copyright: no
one reads them or listens to them, but everyone cares about them the instant he
or she is worried about their personal information. As an example, I researched and read through
the Privacy Policy for SiriusXM Radio, and confirmed that the only times a
listener’s information must be accessed by the radio are during
contests/promotions/giveaways. Regular
listeners have nothing to worry about: the only time your personal information
must be provided is when you call or text into the station. And most likely, if you’re calling in to
comment or try to win something, you’ll want them to send your concert tickets
or vacation giveaway to the right address…!
Really interesting article. I feel so much more in-the-know now!
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