Update on the issue of ‘supercookies’ used on MSN

re: Update on the issue of ‘supercookies’ used on MSN

A.e Mouse — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:05:30 GMT

Still no answer from MS or blog author.

Who accepts data access requests at MS please?

22 Aug 2011 1:50 AM my request was made in writing there is a time limit to respond.

re: Update on the issue of ‘supercookies’ used on MSN

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re: Update on the issue of ‘supercookies’ used on MSN

A.e Mouse — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:50:00 GMT

Under the data protection act all information must be made available to the individuals from whom it was collected.

Who do I apply to?

re: Update on the issue of ‘supercookies’ used on MSN

sdf — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:45:07 GMT

reasonable company? are you kidding me? they do the bare minimum to protect them from fallout after their shady practises are exposed.

this evil snooping has been going on for how long?

re: Update on the issue of ‘supercookies’ used on MSN

FW — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:19:48 GMT

just looking at how ugly, hobbled and dated looking this site is conveys so much that could never be expressed in words. i must exit immediately.

re: Update on the issue of ‘supercookies’ used on MSN

So... — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:25:43 GMT

To sum up this post:

We're sorry we got caught. Won't happen again...until we get caught again.

re: Update on the issue of ‘supercookies’ used on MSN

Good job. — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:58:29 GMT

Of course, Microsoft, like any reasonable company does the right thing when something is made known to them. Thanks MS!

However, there's still the threat of Supercookies from "unknown" websites. There will always be companies that (oops) do this on purpose or simply by accident.

So, I put together a video to show how IT Admins and Managers can stop Supercookies at the Enterprise level using Microsoft Group Policy. Here's the short video:

www.policypak.com/.../manage-flash-player-using-group-policy.html

re: Update on the issue of ‘supercookies’ used on MSN

AnonyMouse — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:56:36 GMT

"we have no plans to develop or deploy any such "supercookie" mechanisms."

That's because you already did.

I love it how companies get caught doing this redhanded and then spin it as "We are committed to providing choice when it comes to the collection and use of customer information".

The doublespeak is palpable.

Also, "when he brought his findings to our attention we promptly investigated". Really? A rogue employee implemented this functionality? How many people are being fired over this allegedly unsanctioned violation of users' privacy?

What's even worse is that this is par for the course.