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That's not always possible. A number of shared hosting services will automatically log IP addresses and do not provide a means to prevent logging. Of course, i
by ldjb 8y ago
That's not always possible. A number of shared hosting services will automatically log IP addresses and do not provide a means to prevent logging.
Of course, in that situation an argument could be made that the web host is the data controller, but that won't stop people taking legal action against the website's operator.
- salvar 8y agoWas there anything stopping people taking legal action against website operators before GDPR?
- ldjb 8y agoNo, but with the GDPR, they'd have more of a case, and it's easier to file a complaint. Whether that's a good or bad thing is a matter of perspective.
- salvar 8y agoWould they have more of a case even when they direct the complaint to the wrong business?
- ldjb 8y agoWhether it's the right business or the wrong business would be something decided upon in court. The prosecution could make the argument that the business in question broke the law. If the defence does not present a strong case and the judge sides with the prosecution, the business could still be reprimanded, regardless of whether they feel it is just or not.
- chopin 8y agoIf that's the case, you'll need to switch your provider. I am pretty sure that any of the big providers who want to make business in the EU offers the possibility to prevent logging. If not, there is hope that they will soon.
- henrikschroder 8y ago> but that won't stop people taking legal action against the website's operator. The GDPR doesn't allow individuals to take legal action against non-compliant companies. It allows individuals to report companies to their local data protection agency.
- ldjb 8y agoYes, reporting to the data protection agency was what I meant. My use of the term "legal action" was probably incorrect. Thanks for pointing that out.