Ask HN: Why is everyone updating Privacy Policy and Terms now?

#1

Post by prokes » Wed, Apr 25, 2018, 4:51 PM UTC

I have received many emails in the past week from companies updating their Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, far more than normal. Why?

Re: Ask HN: Why is everyone updating Privacy Policy and Terms now?

#2

Post by gargravarr » Wed, Apr 25, 2018, 4:52 PM UTC

GDPR being rolled out in Europe, taking effect next month. Good news for consumers, bad news for your inbox, I'm afraid.

#3

Post by icedchai » Wed, Apr 25, 2018, 9:17 PM UTC

Annoying, isn't it? I didn't read them last time. I won't read them this time.

#4

Post by twunde » Wed, Apr 25, 2018, 11:27 PM UTC

icedchai wrote: post #3

Annoying, isn't it? I didn't read them last time. I won't read them this time.

This time, it may actually be readable and should disclose with whom your data is shared with.

#5

Post by commonrt » Thu, Apr 26, 2018, 11:20 AM UTC

Annoying af. From my understanding, it's a mix of:

- GDPR rolling out in Europe - Cambridge Analytica & Facebook issues and learnings.