Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin
T-Mobile auto opting in customer to targeted ads and selling data (macrumors.com)
11 points by myrandomcomment on March 9, 2021 | hide | past | favorite | 4 comments


Here's how to opt out of most major carrier's data collection in the US:

HOW TO OPT OUT

* T‑Mobile: In the T‑Mobile app, visit the MORE tab, Advertising & Analytics, Use my data to make ads more relevant to me. Turn the toggle off (gray) to stop. On MyT‑Mobile.com, click the My account drop down, Profile, Privacy and Notifications, Advertising & Analytics, Use my data to make ads more relevant to me. Turn the toggle off (gray) to stop.

* Metro: Log into the MyMetro mobile application or on https://www.metrobyT-Mobile.com/iba. You must be on a mobile device to access your settings through the browser. On the MyMetro app or the mobile website, visit the Account tab, Network and Location Settings, Use my data to make ads more relevant to me. Turn the toggle off (gray) to stop.

* Sprint: Go to Sprint account (https://www.sprint.com/en/login.html). Visit My Account, Preferences, Scroll down to All about my account, Select Manage advertising and analytics preferences, Select the line you would like to update, then Use my data to make ads more relevant to me. Click the ‘OFF’ radio button to stop.

* AT&T: All wireless customers are automatically enrolled in the basic Relevant Advertising program. You can opt out at https://www.att.com/cmpchoice

* Verizon: Log into Verizon Wireless account at http://verizonwireless.com/myprivacy or call 1-(866) 211-0874. You will need to make changes to each line on your account. To opt out of the Relevant Online Advertising program, log into My Verizon app, Go to Services section, Click on Internet, Select the Manage Online Advertising Preferences link within My Internet Service


So to turn this off log into your account in a browser.

Account on the main bar > Profile and Settings > Privacy and Notifications > Advertising & Analytics > then click on each line and turn it off.


How did "auto opt-in" become a phrase? It should be "T-Mobile enabling targeted ads and selling customers data unless you opt-out."


We need to go stronger. "T-Mobile to begin selling customers' data without permission."

If I knew all of your behavior and then relayed that strangers so they could gaslight you into doing what they wanted, "you never told me not to share that information" would not be an excuse you accept.

The default should always be opt-in, not opt-out.




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: