Just As Netflix Gets In Trouble For Data Release, MySpace Begins...

So, just last week we noted that Netflix had gotten itself into a bit of hot water for its Netflix prize contest, which used real user data -- which was supposed to be anonymous.

Unfortunately, as with most such data, it wasn't really anonymous, and that's illegal -- especially when it comes to movie rental data.

Because of all that, Netflix has also canceled plans for a follow-up prize competition. However, just as that happened, reports were coming out...