Hundreds of Islanders opt out of data-sharing initiative
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Hundreds of Islanders opt out of data-sharing initiative
• Pictured: The Government's Union Street building.
• HUNDREDS of Islanders have opted out of a data-sharing initiative intended to make it easier for them to access credit cards and other financial products.
• At the end of last month, the government began securely sharing basic personal i
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