Report questions TiVo's information gathering

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The Privacy Foundation and the University of Denver Privacy Center claim the TiVo personal TV recorder could track personal consumer information, based on the findings of their four-month investigation. Both organizations say TiVo can gather enough data to track individual users' home viewing habits even if its manufacturer claims it cannot do so. Moreover, they say the company's privacy policy disclosure on its Web site is more explicit than the one contained in the printed material included with the device.

Product information, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, CATV Equip NEC, Cable television equipment

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TiVo teams up with NBC on infomercial for Fall

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TiVo, a personal video and recording firm, and NBC Corp will jointly air 'Fall Season Preview Show' that features the network's fall lineup and lets TiVo users to instantly record any of the new programs shown. The show will be premiered on Oct 1, 2000 and will be hosted by Megan Mullally of 'Will & Grace.' It is formatted with TiVo's Ipreview technology, allowing viewers to click button and automatically program the system record the first or every show of the entire season.

Television Broadcasting, TV Networks, TiVo Inc.

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Ticketmaster adds Print My Own deal

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Ticketmaster Group Inc of Los Angeles, CA, has partnered with National Car Rental System Inc for the ticket services firm's Print My Own technology. Through the use of the technology, viewers at www,nationalcar.com and www.ticketmaster.com will be able to buy and print barcoded tickets for admission to upcoming events, such as concerts by Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, Aaron Carter and Madonna.

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries, Misc Recreation, Ticketmaster Group Inc.

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