avoid B of A, Great Western Banks? (others? privacy concerns?)

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From: sidney orr
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 17:11

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While shopping for a new bank, I accidentally read the fine print on B of A's
and Great Westerns "applications". It seems that they, and I assume
other banks, can report _any_ transaction to _anyone_. The typical language
I encountered was that any "experience" may be reported to anyone deemed
"appropriate". Of course, I assume that this means anyone the bank 
wants, especially those willing to pay for the information. Food for thought.


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