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> The simple solution is that if you don't see them using the official app, simply leave. It'd be easy to make something that looks like the official app but d
by gpvos 5y ago
> The simple solution is that if you don't see them using the official app, simply leave.
It'd be easy to make something that looks like the official app but does store the information, especially if that app is open source (is it?).
- libertine 5y agoThat's beyond the point of GDPR, even if they collect the data illegally the value would be to reach the person (to give them promotional content, advertising, custom experience, what ever...) Basically even if they collected the data they wouldn't be able to use it. If they just collected your name to personalize your experience they'd be literally in deep shit if someone asked: "where did you get this information from?" - which to you may sound a weird question, but since 2018, at least in my country, more and more people ask this question. When in doubt, report. They'd need to show to authorities that the person gave explicit consent to store that data and to be used for personalized experiences. It's about consent. If the user didn't give consent you have no use for the data, and you'll be storing toxic material to get you fined.
- zaarn 5y agoAn app faking the official look would open you up to so many liabilities and the GDPR watchdogs will probably just drool at the thought of anyone trying to defend that in a court after getting hammered by record fines.