|
|
Posted by Paul Sture on 02/09/07 06:16
In article <timmcn-7B9D0D.13114608022007@news.iphouse.com>,
Tim McNamara <timmcn@bitstream.net> wrote:
> Google "trusted computing" for a description of the private sector
> version of Big Brother.
Google for "Passport for Kids". Here's one reference:
<http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/ArticleID/24125/24125.html>
"To create the Kids Passport account, the parent provides a sign-in name
and password for the child, as well as basic information such as the
childs state of residence and birth date. The parent also specifies
whether Kids Passport can release the childs email address or other
personal information. After creating the Kids Passport account, a parent
must sign in to the original user's .NET Passport account and provide a
valid credit card number, which .NET Passport uses to verify that the
parent is an adult. (.NET Passport makes no charges to the credit card
and immediately deletes the information after verification.) . . ."
See how much data they have collected there, in the name of protecting
kids?
--
Paul Sture
[Back to original message]
|