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I wrote them an email saying I would like my data removed (I’m a california resident) and they asked for more data to help them remove me (a photo or something)
by 6gvONxR4sf7o 5y ago
I wrote them an email saying I would like my data removed (I’m a california resident) and they asked for more data to help them remove me (a photo or something). It felt so backwards. Like they need to enter me into the database to ensure they don’t enter me into the database? If complying with the law results in paradoxes like that, the business doesn’t seem like it should be legal.
I never sent them the photo.
- Ephil012 5y agoYeah same, it feels very backward to me. I mean I can get that they want an ID to make sure you aren’t filing a request on someone else’s behalf without them knowing. Still, it is a bit disturbing they need an ID. Supposedly they don’t do anything with the ID info, but you never know I guess. I sent the ID picture in hopes they’d remove the facial data, because they did for others. However, when they denied removing the data I instantly regretted sending the picture. A bit of a stupid move on my part to be honest.
- buildbot 5y agoI requested they remove any images they may have of me as well, and got the same response, even though I pointed out that quite a few of the images of me are self hosted, all rights reserved, and they don't have permission to do anything but view them. They asked me the same thing which is insane, then silence. Like what, am I going to send EVERY headshot I have to them? I can't wait for them to get lawyer nuked.
- comboy 5y agoThese are funny from an outsider perspective. - Hi I'm John Smith (...) - Hi John, could you send us your photos? - (...) - EOT