June 5, 2008

Un-Privacy Policy

This is just rich. Why is it still called privacy policy, if even if I tell them that I do not want them to share my private (operative word in this sentence) information they may still do so? Even outside of their firm, unrelated to their product, purely based on the fact that I have a credit line. When did it happen that the word private was not indicative of something not to be shared anymore? In case you are wondering this is a First USA credit card. But I am sure they are all the same.

Q| Is information about me shared with service providers and financial companies outside of First USA?
A|
Yes, as permitted by law. We may share information about you with outside companies that work for us. These may include firms that assist in marketing our products. We may also share information about you with outside financial companies that have joint marketing agreements with us. These arrangements give you the opportunity to receive additional products or services.

Q| Is information about me shared with non-financial companies outside of First USA?
A|
Yes. We may share information about you with companies outside of First USA as permitted by law, including retailers, auto dealers, auto makers, direct marketers, membership clubs and publishers.

Q| What choices do I have about information sharing?
A|
You may tell us not to share information about you with non-financial companies outside of First USA. Even if you do tell us not to share, we may do so as required or permitted by law. Also, if you have authorized us to share information in connection with a particular product or service, we will continue to share information about you in connection with that product or service. For example, you might have a credit card with one of our airline, retail or university partners that offers rewards programs.

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