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An email address identifies an email address, not a person. More than a few times I've signed up to newsletters with a distribution list address, that maps to
by megaman22 8y ago
An email address identifies an email address, not a person. More than a few times I've signed up to newsletters with a distribution list address, that maps to n number of actual people behind the group, who may or may not be fixed members of that group.
You could track c_sharp_enthusiasts@myCompany.com, but that is not identifying a person.
- frereubu 8y agoIn many cases it will identify a person. I have two email addresses, a personal one and a home one, and I don't use any others. In my case this absolutely will identify me, and I would argue that in the vast majority of case this will be true as well. You're unusual relative to the general population in using distribution list addresses, and they have to start somewhere. I would also argue that this is exactly the piece of information that is most commonly used to merge datasets, and that's probably why the legislation includes it.
- alxlaz 8y agoNo one but us computer supernerds makes that distinction. On the consumer market, an email address is an excellent way to identify a person over a very, very, very long time. No one but the tech-literate change their email too often.