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Guys -
Has been debunked, did not have that exact wording there. However, I know that the Automakers have similar language for other sites that the Dealer's use with their own PC's (most dealers are not wholly owned subsidiaries of their respective manufacturer). Most big companies have similar language that applies to employees so that they can "scan your PC's for viruses when attaching to the Network". So, when you connect your Home PC to their network, you agree to having your activities monitored (this means login, not initial site access). Most of the ISP's have similar statements and most people are unaware due to "not reading the fine print".
The internet is a PUBLIC PLACE and no guarantee of safety and privacy can be expected UNLESS YOU PROVIDE IT (kinda like owning a GUN). I HIGHLY SUGGEST the use of FIREWALLS (Software and Hardware based), Virus Protection, Transport and Storage Encryption, and Malicious Software Prevention/Detection/Removal.
This is coming from an IT Guy, to whom security is a focus/passion.
For any interested, here is some more information that discusses what the US Govt may undertake for Cybersecurity:
http://csis.org/files/media/csis/pubs/081208_securingcyberspace_44.pdf
