CAN ISP's see all the sites i visit? or things i download?

[LukaszR1]

Ok i am just wondering if my ISP can see everything i do related to the internet? i am on Rogers in Ontario fyi.

 

[Computer Head]

Yes, they usually keep logs of all sites linked to your IP address in case of any needed information (i.e. supoenas, internet abuse investigations, etc.)

 

[Kage]

They have to keep logs, but its not like someone in the office is looking at one person's IP useage. They have tonnes of users, so privacy really isn't a problem in the end. It's only if they have to take action, that they pick up on what you are doing.

 

[LukaszR1]

how long do they keep those records? and isn't that violating privacy?

 

[Kage]

In a way, I guess it is, but even Google store what you search for. Same goes for Youtube.

The records can be kept for many years.

 

[LukaszR1]

Ok, so these records...is it something that could be sent to me via mail? or is it just for security reasons?

 

[Kage]

Its just for security reasons, but no, they wouldn't send it you via e-mail. Why?

 

[spywarebanisher]

-_-. so they see me going on porn sites?

 

[Kage]

Employees won't see you, but the computers know, yet I don't think they'd care much.

 

[spywarebanisher]

but i go to cool porn sites.