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I think changing a privacy policy without destroying data received under an older policy is illegal in the Netherlands. As it should. The largest supermarket c
by Maarten88 11y ago
I think changing a privacy policy without destroying data received under an older policy is illegal in the Netherlands. As it should.
The largest supermarket chain (AH) here implemented a new loyalty program with personalized promotions last year, for which they needed changes in their privacy policy. They had to delete all their customer data and start completely new - re-registration of customers, giving out new passes and everything.
- gruez 11y agoBut will that be enforced? I doubt it will.
- salgernon 11y agoIt may be, but the fine is likely to be less than the monetary value of the information retained. (Since that data, at least in social networking sites, is used to propose new relationships, it is probably more valuable than a store loyalty card.)
- jacquesm 11y agoNL is interesting that way, we have a privacy watchdog that actually has teeth and that will go after the big guys first. Starting 1/1/2016 there is mandatory reporting requirement in case of any data leaks involving private information of customers for instance. The CBP is doing its job just fine, if only the rest of the government would be that up-to-date with its policies.
- yuhong 11y agoI think Google also faced a similar controversy over this. To be honest, it might be easier said than done.