No subject

of traffic data analysis and some such systems could be seen to contravene
PECR in not providing notice nor seeking informed consent, or even RIPA (see
discussions passim "when is traffic data not traffic data" etc).

I've no specific knowledge of BT but one could draw the conclusion that ISPs
in general stand to lose revenue if such *analysis/snooping (*delete where
appropriate) systems are ruled out on privacy grounds.

Everything I've seen in the last 2 years since Phorm first came to my
attention indicates that some simple ground rules are needed and these need
to be enshrined in legislation.  Some have mentioned that the legislation is
adequate, in which case the enforcement regime must be clarified.

Take for example O2 and their privacy policy:
http://www.o2.co.uk/termsandconditions/o2privacypolicy

3.6 [The Information We Collect - We collect such information as:] your use
of products and Services including but not limited to phone numbers and/or
email addresses of calls, texts, MMS, emails and other communications made
and received by you and the date, duration, time and cost of such
communications, your searching, browsing history (including web sites you
visit) and location data, internet PC location for broadband, address
location for billing, delivery, installation or as provided by individual,
phone location;

4.16 [How We Use Your Information - We may use and analyse information about
you in order to:] disclose your personal information or usage of our
services to certain third parties. See Disclosure of Your Information;