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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='color:#1F497D'>Given that we've discussed the topic recently, I was glad to see the <i>60 Minutes</i> segment on data brokers. For those who missed it, you might want to check out:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-data-brokers-selling-your-personal-information/">http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-data-brokers-selling-your-personal-information/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='color:#1F497D'>To whet your whistle, here’s the opening:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Over the past six months or so, a huge amount of attention has been paid to government snooping, and the bulk collection and storage of vast amounts of raw data in the name of national security. <b>What most of you don't know, or are just beginning to realize, is that a much greater and more immediate threat to your privacy is coming from thousands of companies you've probably never heard of, in the name of commerce.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='color:#1F497D'>You have the option to read the transcript or watch the segment, as well as check out additional information at the above link.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='color:#1F497D'>I recommend watching the <i>60 Minutes Overtime</i> segment about “How to defend your privacy online” – even I picked up a helpful tip </span><span style='font-family:Wingdings;color:#1F497D'>J</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Saundra<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Moscow, ID<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>~ James Russell Lowell<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>