In article <lMudnS4ZNu2VO4_anZ2dnUVZ_q6hnZ2d@adelphia.com>,
Scott <how.do@you.do> wrote:


> > Internally? It would be internal if it was just VZW using the
> > information, however "affiliates, agents, and parent companies
> > (including Vodaphone) and their subsidiaries" goes way beyond
> > internally.
>
> Let's see- the parent companies already own the information. Their
> affiliates and agents already have access to most of the information, as
> they are the ones selling and servicing accounts. Looks pretty internal to
> me.
>
> >
> > What do you suppose constitutes "affiliates and agents"?
>
> Entities that sell Verizon Wireless service- that's the legal definition.
> What else would it be, Einstein?


What legal dictionary did you get that from?

Affiliate is a rather open-ended word...and can mean anybody they choose
to do business with for whatever purpose.

Ever been spammed by an "affiliate" who got your address from a company
you did business with? What makes you think VZW views "affiliates" any
differently than every other company out there.



> >> So, your claim of Verizon "selling" the information is
> >> incorrect. And your understanding of the contents of the letter is
> >> poor, at best.
> >
> > Pot, kettle,...you know the rest.
>
> You're an idiot?


Don't you have homework to do or zits to pop?


Play nice now.



--Mike