I just received my “2009 Chase Privacy Policy” via email, this is a welcome change because normally it comes via snail mail in a small tri-fold brochure full of legalese small print.  The email was easy to read and understand.  That’s where the good news ends.

The Policy basically says that Chase shares your information with everyone under the sun and that you have the right to opt out of some of it, but that if they can find any possible way to legally squirm out of your opt out they will.  “Sure,” Chase seems to be saying, “you can opt out, but you can be sure as hell it won’t work–we’ll still share info with whoever we please.” Continue reading →