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Since the content of the request is very generic and applies to almost any individual and business, it's not unthinkable that it will be automated on the other
by tobr 9y ago
Since the content of the request is very generic and applies to almost any individual and business, it's not unthinkable that it will be automated on the other end, so anyone can push a button and send the request to hundreds of companies of their choosing.
I certainly have several businesses in mind that I plan to send requests to once GDPR is in place.
EDIT: Although I suppose small, non-EU businesses that mostly do not deal with personal data are unlikely to receive any requests. So you are probably right that "most companies" are unlikely receive GDPR requests.
- kuschku 9y agoIt’s already been automated. https://selbstauskunft.net/ https://selbstauskunft.net/ exists to allow you to send a BDSG §34 request (like GDPR request, but under the older German law for it) to basically any company. You select the company, sign it, and they automate all other steps. I’ve sent dozens just this week.
- Jdam 9y agoDo you actually read the dozens of responses? Or are you just doing it to annoy people?
- gsich 9y agoWhy do you think otherwise?
- qznc 9y agoI intend to use it as well. Since I'm about to move, I wait until I have the new address. Yes, I'm interested what I will get in return. I also consider it activism to keep companies aware of their responsibilities.
- briandear 9y ago..and drive up the cost of goods and services. Does anyone actually understand that this law will make things cost more?
- gsich 9y agoMaybe. But it's worth it.
- lagadu 9y agoKeeping my data private has costs associated with it? What a shocker! Do you also argument against mandatory seatbelts? All they do is drive the cost of cars up. The justice system that works to enforce the laws brings the taxes up should we get rid of it too?
- mercer 9y agoThis guy being the equivalent of a car manufacturer in your analogy...
- madez 9y agoYes, I read the responses and take action upon them. The last time I quit my bank account to move to a different bank. Also, I'd recommend sending another request some time after quiting your contract with the company, just to make sure they give you a written guarantee that they deleted all data about you they don't _seriously have to_ maintain.
- kuschku 9y agoI read them, and often I make decisions based on this — or can use it to convince e.g. my family to stop using payback (a discount scheme where a company logs all your purchases, even cash ones, and you get ~1% cashback).