There's a thread over at Network and Broadband that has wider implications for the greater majority of internet users. A Company called Phorm has plans that represent the biggest intrusion into personal privacy since Big Brother started filming our every move as we walk around the shops. There is an absolute furore about it on a number of other forums.
Phorm has the potential to monitor all your internet browsing through the auspices of your ISP. The system they propose is "opt-out" not "opt-in" so all your browsing will be monitored unless you "opt-out" everytime you browse by retaining the Phorm cookie permanently on your computer. Even then, your visits to sites can be logged.
Phorm as a Company is headed by a man previously involved in spyware and root kits. The question in relation to the use of your data is, as Dirty Harry would say, "Well punk, d'ya feel lucky?" because they will see everything you do and serve you targeted ads for your viewing pleasure. What else they will do with your information is anybody's guess.
Your ISP will be rewarded with millions of pounds. You will pay them for your internet service and advertisers will pay them for your data. They get paid twice. You get nothing but trash and being constantly "watched" and personally targeted.
Bad Phorm. Very bad phorm.