Yahoo has been sued over claims that its scanning of e-mail messages for targeted advertising invades users' privacy in violation of state and federal wiretap laws. The lawsuit, filed this week in federal court in San Jose, was brought on behalf of residents of San Bruno and seeks class-action status. The interception of "Any and all incoming electronic communications or e-mails to Yahoo Mail users" is used to profit from "Targeted advertising, profiling, data collection, and other Yahoo services unrelated to Yahoo mail," according to the complaint. Yahoo didn't immediately respond to a phone call seeking comment on the complaint.
Source: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Bay-Area-roundup-4867334.php
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