31.  But Free PC seems to have come up with a model for handling personal data that privacy advocates have long championed.

32.  But Ms. Hurley said the situation would be different in Europe because a directive issued by the European Union strictly limited the collection of personal data by private groups.

33.  But Scott is convinced that as consumers become better informed, businesses will have all the incentive they need to improve their protection of personal data.

34.  But the European Parliament is resisting a move toward giving the authorities greater access to personal data.

35.  CDB Infotek, which ChoicePoint bought last year, was cited by regulators on at least three occasions for selling personal data on individuals.

36.  Companies then buy, sell and barter with your personal data.

37.  Credit card companies are now offering smart cards that feature temporary transaction numbers, store personal data, or hold information about rewards programs.

38.  Critics are concerned that personal data could flow too freely.

39.  Cookies can only be read by the company that gave them to you, and they only contain personal data if you provide it.

40.  Democratic senators also criticized a Bush proposal that they said would relax restrictions on the use of personal medical data to market health-related products and services.