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Opt-out of CPNI sharing by Verizon Wireless
Posted on Jan 12, 2009 by Tom Fragala
The vast majority of us have mobile cell phones--here is a way to boost your privacy. Verizon Wireless is the largest provider by sheer number of accounts. Every year they, along with other carriers, send a privacy notice to its subscribers. The notice is about sharing your Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) within the "Verizon family of companies."
If you want to reduce the amount of marketing offers you receive and more tightly control the privacy of your personal information, you have the ability to opt-out of all sharing. There are three main ways to do this.
- Use the automated system by calling 1-800-333-9956 and entering your cell phone number and following the directions (it's quick to do, under a minute).
- Call 1-800-922-0204 and talk to a customer service representative (6am - 11pm, probably Eastern)
- Log on to www.verizonwireless.com, register for My Verizon and opt-out there.
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