On Feb 27, 5:03 pm, southw...@inbox.com wrote:
> I watch The Bill. It seems the police can use location information to
> find out where you are (rightly so)
>
> But also, in a recent change to the 02 terms & conditions, they are
> allowed to pass on my information (regarding where I am in the UK) to
> debt collection agencies etc.
>
> I owe HSBC about 700 UKPounds.
>
> I have a bad credit score but I don't care as I now spend 70% of my
> time overseas
>
> However, I'm on a cracking deal. I get 50mins off peak everyday and
> *literally* unlimited SMS text messages
>
> I text alot (so it's a superb deal)
>
> I realise I can just take the battery out of the phone (to prevent
> being traced) but what if I want to text people?
>
> Suppose I use a really old handset. Will this make a difference? Or
> can they still trace me from my signal.
>
> PS - this is not my IP address. I am using a guest internet connection
> in a public building.

To be honest, o2 wont be allowed to pass on your geographical location
or any of your details to hsbc or any other organisation. We have a
law called the Data Protection Act. Im not quite sure if this covers
geographical locations - then again im not studying for a law degree!

If your so paranoid about be traced by the bank, then pay them back!
If you have speant thier money, they are entitled to get the amount
+interest!

Tip if you really want to be safe and never found here are some tips:
1) use a phone box
2) always pay in cash, never any electronic form
3) live in the scottish highlands away from civilisation
4) dont use the internet