Ma Bell's not-so-private privacy policy

AT&T updated its privacy policy this week, stating that the telecom giant owned its customers' Internet and video account information.

The new policy also states that AT&T can hand over the information to law enforcement if needed. It goes into effect Friday, and customers must agree to the terms to use AT&T services.

Privacy advocates immediately slammed the company, noting that it has come under fire after media reports alleged it handed over customer data to the National Security Agency.

Blog community response:

"This is grim news for those who love liberty. Major corporations are bending to the will of the government without even blinking."
--infotainment rules

"This could be something I look into when my contract expires later this year. I'm just not comfortable with this policy change."
--Lockergnome

"It's obviously a reaction to the recent events over the wiretapping 'cooperation' that AT&T is accused of. Now, eventually Sony admitted its error and backtracked. Will AT&T change its mind on its new policy? Only time will tell."
--RealTechNews