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Originally Posted by Fbone
In my state, there were privacy concerns about Kindle OD library downloads. Amazon as a third party has access to a person's library checkouts/history. This went against local statutes. Apparently, what we read through the library is top secret.
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Some librarians had big problems when Kindle lending started. I remember rants being posted to blogs and YouTube.
EDIT: Here's one of the rants I remember...
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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks
Some of it is data related. When Amazon does the download, not only do they store data (how many checkouts, how much was read) they also get direct access to the reader's email. Every time I finish a kindle checkout from my library, I get an offer to "buy" the book from Amazon.
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That has nothing to do with the Penguin download by USB/friction deal as those books are still serviced via Amazon. It was one of Penguin's original objections though as they wanted Amazon to share the info (including contact info IIRC) with publishers.
EDIT: I just checked out a Penguin book and it appears the USB requirement is no more. No idea how long it's been gone, perhaps it's an effect of PRH unifying Penguin's and Random Houses library eBook terms.