How many of those “shocked” users actually read the lengthy EULA before they clicked “OK”? Ever read the email when it says “our privacy policies have been updated.”? Unlikely.
Recently saw a new Dr. When filling out the stack of paperwork, there was one sheet in particular that caught my eye. It was a sheet I was to sign, that stated I had received a copy of, and read, their privacy policy and policy on a patient’s personal information. I told the office minion I could not sign that because I had neither received nor read that information. She actually had to dig out a copy for me. It seems that most people will just sign anything you put in front of them.
Well, you often have no choice with user agreements. But the extent of the privacy violations are huge. You are correct, almost nobody reads them, if you do they are written in lawyer speak. Nobody but copyright lawyers understands.
When filling out the stack of paperwork, there was one sheet in particular that caught my eye. It was a sheet I was to sign, that stated I had received a copy of, and read, their privacy policy and policy on a patient’s personal information. I told the office minion I could not sign that because I had neither received nor read that information.
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EXACTLY!! - I read that stuff before I sign it. And I get the maximum amount of weirdness from some people when I explain to them that I need a copy of the so-and-so policy before I can sign.