The next time you log into your Sony Playstation Network account, the company is going to ask you to click through a EULA whereby you promise not to sue them in a class action if they get hacked again, even if they're negligent, and even if you get screwed over as a result. If you don't agree, no more PSN for you. (Thanks, @sickkid1972!)
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7:26 am Fri
Sep 16, 2011
Mandatory "agreement" for Playstation Network users waives your right to class actions over future hacks
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