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On a related note, I have to fill out a PDF form to make a GDPR complaint to the Data Commissioner (in Ireland). This is a plain-text form, the information coul
by Y_Y 8y ago
On a related note, I have to fill out a PDF form to make a GDPR complaint to the Data Commissioner (in Ireland). This is a plain-text form, the information could just as easily be sent in the body of an email.
Using PDF means having to deal with crappy PDF software, hurting accessibility and scriptability and adding needless overhead on the other end.
I wish these systems were designed by sane and benevolent programmers, rather than Pointy Haired Bureaucrats.
( https://www.dataprotection.ie/docs/raise-a-concern-Form/m/1727.htm https://www.dataprotection.ie/docs/raise-a-concern-Form/m/17... )
- crtasm 8y agoThat's bad but small silver lining is that it's not a word document that silently renders incorrectly in other editors so you don't even see some of the fields.