Nintendo is asking Club Nintendo members permission to collect users personal data as part of its new privacy policy following the massive attack on the PlayStation Network and Sony Online. Those that don’t wish to comply with the new terms and conditions will have their membership cancelled according to trade publication MCV.

“At Nintendo we respect the privacy rights of our online visitors and we recognise the importance of protecting your personal details.”

“To allow us to implement additional features on our website, to improve our products and to adapt them to our users’ needs and preferences, we need your permission to gather information about your online activities on our website and with Nintendo products.”

“We look forward to seeing you again on our website soon, and hope you will enjoy the new generation in video gaming together with us.”

• Club Nintendo email

Source: mynintendonews.com

Has nothing to do with the PSN.

“To allow us to implement additional features on our website, to improve our products and to adapt them to our users’ needs and preferences, we need your permission to gather information about your online activities on our website and with Nintendo products.”

yeah, this looks like it has nothing to do with the PSN. there's no mention of what steps are being taken to protect our information at all, it's just telling us why they're specifically having to ask permission now and giving us the option to opt out of the service entirely if we don't want to be there. that kind of thing is required by law.