banks thought they were doing customers a favor...only shared with a spouse...Most banks learned their lesson back in the 90's and will only do that under written or other direct request by a customer.
Right. All it takes is a case where you have Mr., Mrs., Mr. & Mrs., and Mr. (or Mrs.) with a little something extramarital happening on the side. As soon as bundled statements arrive and the "on the side" account is discovered, the stuff hits the fan.