Mobile subscriber privacy evaluation using solicited vs. unsolicited differentiation

摘要

A method and apparatus for providing enhanced privacy to a wireless user comprises implementing an opt`-out privacy policy for solicited requests from at least one given source for private information with respect to a wireless user. An opt-in privacy policy is also implemented for unsolicited requests from at least one given source for private information with respect to the wireless user. A multi-level privacy solution is provided which uses an opt-out policy for solicited service requested directly by the wireless user, and an opt-in policy is provided for unsolicited service not requested directly by the wireless user.