At Verizon, privacy is a key priority. We know that consumers will use the full capabilities of our communications networks only if they trust that their information will remain private. Our employees understand their responsibility to protect the privacy of customer information, and we have extensive safeguards in place to shield customer information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure.

To help consumers understand our policies and the tools available for protecting their personal information, we are introducing a single, easy-to-understand Privacy Policy covering all Verizon's customers and Web site visitors in the U.S. It describes in simple terms what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices customers have over how we use their information. You can find quick answers to immediate questions on the summary page, as well as links to the full details of our policies.

Protecting the privacy of customer information is at the very heart of our business. The Verizon Privacy Policy spells out that commitment and gives us and our customers a guide for putting it into action, every day.

Ivan Seidenberg, CEO

Updated June 2009