Out of My Mind

Spy Agency Removes Illegal Tracking Files

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: December 29, 2005

The National Security Agency's Internet site has been placing files on visitors' computers that can track their Web surfing activity despite strict federal rules banning most files of that type.

The files, known as cookies, disappeared after a privacy activist complained and The Associated Press made inquiries this week. Agency officials acknowledged yesterday that they had made a mistake.

# posted by The Seditionist @ 12/30/2005 03:55:00 AM