Use The Do Not Call Registry and Opt-out of Verizon CPNI

Tuesday, 30 October 2007

In today's information age many businesses want to maximize their profits by sharing their customer's personal information with advertisers, various companies and even government agencies. Telemarketers are also of concern as they make phone calls to homes at dinner time and disrupt businesses with time-wasting sales pitches.

To stay clear of these annoyances, individuals and businesses must opt-out of these junk advertising programs by signing up with the Do Not Call Registry web site or calling (888) 382-1222 (for U.S. citizens). Once a phone number is registered, it remains in the database for 5 years and then needs to be added again.

Verizon Wireless has an internal data-sharing program called Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI). Though this program does not share specific information such as names and addresses, it is used to give out data on calls that have been made and received as well as what services customers access. This is most likely used for research related to advertising. To opt-out call (800) 333-9956 if you are a Verizon customer. Failure to call will result in an assumption that consent has been given for your phone habits to be disclosed.

Related news: Verizon Says It Turned Over Data Without Court Orders - Washington Post - Tuesday, October 16, 2007

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