What does Netflix say?
So far, Netflix has not responded to Ohm’s concerns, and it should be noted that information about Netflix’s plans have only been reported in The New York Times. Netflix has not made an announcement about specific information relating to the contest. I have contacted Netflix for comment, and will post their comments if they respond. Can I Tell Netflix to Not Release my Data? Netflix has yet to provide any concrete details about Netflix Prize 2, so it’s difficult to say whether the company will permit subscribers to opt out of this user database. However, according to Netflix’s privacy policy the company will not disclose your personal information to third parties without giving you the chance to “prevent your personal information from being shared.” The question is, does Netflix consider anonymous data like ZIP code, age, and gender “personal” information? We should learn more as Netflix releases more details about its next contest.
