Gaming
Sony to monitor gamers' communication
Published Wednesday, Oct 22 2008, 09:44 BST | By Mark Langshaw
Sony Computer Entertainment of America (SCEA) has reserved the right to listen in and record any activity that occurs over its PlayStation Network (PSN), according to its updated terms of service.
The controversial policy was stated in the small print of the agreement, and gives Sony the right to collect online IDs and IP addresses for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations.
The full terms of service are as follows:
"SCEA reserves the right to monitor and record any online activity and communication throughout PSN and you give SCEA your express consent to monitor and record your activities. SCEA reserves the right to remove any content and communication from PSN at SCEA's sole discretion without further notice to you.
"Any data collected in this way, including the content of your communications, the time and location of your activities, your Online ID and IP address and other related information may be used by us to enforce this Agreement or protect the interests of SCEA, its users, or licensors."
The electronics giant is hoping the new measures will prevent harmful material appearing on PSN, but some gamers have already expressed concerns about decreased privacy.
The controversial policy was stated in the small print of the agreement, and gives Sony the right to collect online IDs and IP addresses for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations.
The full terms of service are as follows:
"SCEA reserves the right to monitor and record any online activity and communication throughout PSN and you give SCEA your express consent to monitor and record your activities. SCEA reserves the right to remove any content and communication from PSN at SCEA's sole discretion without further notice to you.
"Any data collected in this way, including the content of your communications, the time and location of your activities, your Online ID and IP address and other related information may be used by us to enforce this Agreement or protect the interests of SCEA, its users, or licensors."
The electronics giant is hoping the new measures will prevent harmful material appearing on PSN, but some gamers have already expressed concerns about decreased privacy.
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