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Gamers Who Complained About Blizzard's Forum Privacy See Email Addresses Leaked
The Consumerist (blog) From there it's no small leap to imagine that the 1000 or so folks who sent angry emails about World of Warcraft-maker Blizzard's policy were nonplussed … ESRB accidentally releases email addresses of Real ID complainants |
During the recent Real ID catastrophe on the forums, many players decided to appeal to an industry source that might have been able to sway Blizzard to change its mind. These players contacted the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) as a Better Business Bureau-type middleman in this situation with their concerns. The ESRB itself has championed such causes in the past with its Privacy Online program, which is designed to help companies meet various privacy laws like the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Since Blizzard recanted its decision about the forums, the ESRB faithfully followed up with those concerned.
Unfortunately, in that followup email, the ESRB exposed individuals to a new set of privacy concerns.
The letter and more information after the break.
Filed under: News items, Account Security
ESRB unintentionally exposes email addresses of people who filed complaints over Blizzard’s Real ID system originally appeared on WoW.com on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.