The Associated Press reports on the changing browsing habits of consumers in light of the recent NSA disclosures. Meanwhile, a new browser add-on has been introduced on Monday that aims to shield consumers from data mining by preventing users from disclosing contact information, CNET News reports. MaskMe, created by Abine, creates and manages “dummy” accounts for a user’s e-mail, phone number, credit card and website logins. According to the company, consumers tend to lose out in the “data-for-service exchange,” while companies win. Abine’s Sarah Downey said, “The real lesson is, 'Stop: Don’t give out your personal information.'”
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