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ecoalex2
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9 years ago
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Does Hughes Sell Browsing Data ?

The Senate just passed a bill to allow sales of ISP data to others. Does Hughes sell user data?  
  • Lori's avatar
    Lori
    9 years ago

    Good Afternoon, 

    Hughes does not rent, sell, or share your Personal Information, including your browsing history, with third parties. You can view our full privacy policy here (http://legal.hughesnet.com/SubscriberPolicies.cfm). 

     

    Thank you, 

    Lori 

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maratsade
Distinguished Professor IV
9 years ago

Great cat pic.

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ecoalex2
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9 years ago

I know Zukerberg made his $Billions by selling Farcebook users data, why I won't use it.

I know net neutrality also is going to be gutted, it's the oligarchs way, but that won't affect Hughes users, privacy however does..

 

I bought a head gasket on ebay. within an hour, it was appearing on side bar ads.

I'm not naive, I know clicks and purchases are mony makers.

I don't have to like it.

 

  • Liz's avatar
    Liz
    Moderator
    9 years ago

    Hi ecoalex!

     

    Thanks for posting, this is a very good and valid question. I definitely wondered the same thing when I heard the news. I'll send your question up to management.

     

    • ecoalex2's avatar
      ecoalex2
      Tutor
      9 years ago

      Thx Liz, thanks for your reply:)

      We all could buy a VPN Virtual Private Network.. $5/mo for home, guarantted privacy then, but not having Hughes selling our browsing would be a plus, like Linux not using tracking of our every move as Microsoft or Apple does. They sell our data, like Facebook.

       

      P.S. I just signed-up for Gen5 , Hope the transisition is smooth.. The Reps had some confusion, first I was told as a Gen 4 customer I couldn't upgrade, I called a different #, they said oh sure you can, so I did ;)

       

       Thanx Liz, as always you are da best;)

       

      • GW's avatar
        GW
        Advanced Tutor
        9 years ago

        I'm especially interested in the corporate response now that the jugheads in the house approved the new form of theivery today. Hopefully Hughes will continue to respect our privacy.

    • Gwalk900's avatar
      Gwalk900
      Honorary Alumnus
      9 years ago

      Liz

      Liz wrote:

      Hi ecoalex!

       

      I'll send your question up to management.

       

      Has management stated an offical position yet?

      Just because something can  be done is no reason that it should  be done.

       

      • BirdDog's avatar
        BirdDog
        Assistant Professor
        9 years ago
        Gwalk900 wrote:

        Liz

        Liz wrote:

        Hi ecoalex!

         

        I'll send your question up to management.

         

        Has management stated an offical position yet?

        Just because something can  be done is no reason that it should  be done.

         

        Reality is, profit wins over what is right many times in today's world. I can't believe anyone thinks this is a good idea. Almost like your bank publishing all your transactions. Pathetic.