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Filmmaker Cullen Hoback exposes the erosion of online privacy and what information governments and corporations are legally taking from citizens each day.

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Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post 08/15/2013
2.5/4
A depressing reflection of a pervasive and thoroughly modern malaise. Go to Full Review
Phil Brown Globe and Mail 08/09/2013
3/4
Not just a documentary about Internet privacy, but a non-fiction horror flick for anyone who blindly agrees to user licensing agreements online (a.k.a. everyone). Go to Full Review
Drew Hunt Chicago Reader 07/18/2013
The film presents some worthwhile information, but in a painfully uncreative manner. Go to Full Review
Kip Mooney College Movie Review 09/17/2021
A-
A wake-up call. Go to Full Review
Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine 08/13/2019
By now, many people are aware that data mining is a growth industry, and that all kinds of companies tap online activity to track and target consumer-buying habits. But Terms and Conditions addresses a more sinister trend... Go to Full Review
Sarah Gopaul Digital Journal 10/25/2018
This collection of facts and arguments put a lot of things into perspective, but it doesn't provide solutions. Go to Full Review
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Ann W 11/17/2021 A bit slow and dense to get through, but holds a very important message. The best part was the last scene. And they were proven more than right just a few years later. See more 06/18/2019 I found this quite interesting although it is primarily relevant for the U.S. Only downsize is it doesn't really propose any solutions. See more 01/28/2019 Terms and conditions may apply, is a well made thought out documentary about the logistics of accepting terms. It is presented in a well digestible way, which doesnt cover too much at a time. But is presented in a good narrative, by a sound pleasing voice. Cullen hoback covers some really complicated topics, but succeeds in adding a little humanity to it. in a good way. See more 02/19/2016 A chilling reflection on the realities of the surveillance and lack of privacy inherent in the digital lives we live. "But I have nothing to hide," until something happens to you and the media descends and suddenly your entire digital history is up for grabs... Because it's out there. Companies may promise privacy but, what do the T's and C's really say? Is there any real limit to the government's right to access our information? Is the endless expansion of the military and law enforcement really such a good idea? Do we really want the government to be able to break encryption on demand? It's probably ironic to be writing this on Facebook See more 01/20/2016 super interesting and mind opening this one of those movies that everyone needs to see cause everyone clicks "I Agree" when they dont read the terms and conditions of something See more Camille L 01/09/2016 Il n'y a aucune ambition cinématographique dans ce documentaire extrêmement court qui explique aux spectateurs ce qui se cache derrière les conditions d'utilisations de nombreux sites et appareils électroniques qu'on utilise tous les jours. Heureusement pour Cullen Hoback, le sujet est assez passionnant pour passer outre certaines facilités de mise en scène et une structure scénaristique parfois bancale et souvent chaotique (certaines parties du film durent un quart d'heure, d'autres moins de cinq minutes et sont un peu hors-focus). Il reste tout de même les intervenants, qui sont quasiment tous passionnants. Les Nouveaux Loups du Web est un film vraiment intéressant mais pas inoubliable. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Filmmaker Cullen Hoback exposes the erosion of online privacy and what information governments and corporations are legally taking from citizens each day.
Director
Cullen Hoback
Producer
John Ramos, Nitin Khanna, Cullen Hoback
Distributor
Variance Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 12, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$55.6K
Runtime
1h 19m
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