Phorm, a provider of targeted behavioural advertising technology, has announced it has appointed former Conservative chancellor Norman Lamont as a non-executive director.
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British prosecutors are investigating whether incumbent operator BT illegally tested an online advertising system without users’ consent.
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How can I check whether BT Webwise is on or off?
Simply go to www.bt.com/webwise. You’ll be able to see whether BT Webwise is turned on or off on the computer, user account and browser you’re using at the time, or if it is not available in your area yet.
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BT is preventing customers from discussing its Phorm Webwise trials on the company’s support forums.
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This week a class action lawsuit was filed against behavioral targeting company NebuAd and 26 internet service providers (ISPs) that tested the service.
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As unemployment looks set to soar in the months ahead, soon to be outgoing head of Ofcom Lord David Currie appears to have discovered a cunning plan to find jobs for tens of thousands. The time for regulating the internet is nigh and Ofcom could be the body to do it.
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