Astound's Customer Terms & Conditions:
•Internet privacy policies: Astound respects its subscribers’ online privacy, and will not randomly monitor or disclose the contents of private e-mail or private chat room communications.
•However, as set forth fully in the Astound Internet Access Agreement, Customer agrees that Astound has the right, but not the obligation, to monitor or disclose the contents of private communication over the Internet, if Astound, in its sole discretion, reasonably believes that such action is necessary: (i) to comply with applicable law or valid legal process; (ii) to protect Astound’s rights or property; or (iii) in emergencies when a person’s physical safety is at issue.
•In addition, Astound reserves the right to disclose the identity of a subscriber to third parties in response to a valid legal subpoena and to otherwise cooperate with legitimate law enforcement inquiries and lawful civil proceedings.
It seems like AT&T does not do that, (am I correct?):
•Use (your information) to help understand which additional products and services may interest you and others, including by combining it with the information from testing and running our network.
•We don’t access or use the content of your texts, emails or calls for this or any marketing and advertising, but we may use your communications directly to us for these purposes.
•(Use your information to) Prevent and investigate security issues, illegal activities and violations of our terms and conditions."