NYT: 2/3 of Americans object to online tracking
Sep 30, 2009
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I think the survey question is too soft ... it only asks if people want ads to be tailored to their interests.

I think a more telling question would be: Do you want ads tailored to your interests as the agencies have determined by watching your Internet behaviour and watching your purchases in stores?

I bet if they put it that way, the 'NOs' would go from 66% to nearly 100%. Generally though, I am supportive of the result: people object to these methods once you explain to them what is happening.

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