Failed dot-coms may be selling your private information
Privacy from Companies
6/30/2000; 12:05:06 PM "At least three companies that have recently failed, Boo.com, Toysmart and CraftShop.com, have either sold or are trying to sell highly sought-after customer data that could include information such as phone and credit card numbers, home addresses, and even statistics on shopping habits."

'"It is inappropriate and potentially illegal to sell customer information when it was collected under the assumption that it wouldn't be shared," said Truste spokesman Dave Steer. "It's an invasion of privacy and if not handled swiftly could happen again and again."'