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Re: Show HN: Tech Companies That Won't Delete Your Information

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Post by fredrikaurdal »

confounded wrote: post #97
qpiox wrote: post #91

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Also KeePass and KeePassXC are listed among companies that will not delete your information. I was not even aware that they kept some of my information. Which information do they keep? Which information about me they will not delete?

Yes, this is completely ridiculous; they’re local client-side software, which optionally can integrate with e.g. a Dropbox account. In that case Dropbox would be the ones holding data.

Look at my previous comment, you are not interpreting the list correctly.

Re: Show HN: Tech Companies That Won't Delete Your Information

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Post by fredrikaurdal »

mic47 wrote: post #49

Please add reasons for each site why they have points they have and links that support those claims. For example, you said that Facebook deletes data partially. What does it mean?

The site is literally based on a spreadsheet at the moment, which has some limitations. I'm working on re-designing my system, which will allow to more easily include sources.

Re: Show HN: Tech Companies That Won't Delete Your Information

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Post by fredrikaurdal »

evolve2k wrote: post #92
fredrikaurdal wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

We always sort by naughtiest first. Any services in particular you think have the wrong data?

Ah I see, I think it's a case of ambigious copy being misinterpreted by some of us: "Tech Companies That Won't Delete Your Information Services with the highest scores have the worst policies" I read this as 20 is worse than 1. Maybe something along these lines, explicitly explaining 1 is the worse. "Tech Companies That Won't Delete Your Information Services. Those with the highest rank have the worst policies. A ran…

Changed.

Re: Show HN: Tech Companies That Won't Delete Your Information

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Re: Show HN: Tech Companies That Won't Delete Your Information

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Post by fredrikaurdal »

f2n wrote: post #77

The list does not appear without allowing 3rd party javascript (and presumably tracking) by Google :/

I'm planning on re-building the site, which I'm working on. The analytics software I'm using is a self hosted version of Matomo.

Re: Show HN: Tech Companies That Won't Delete Your Information

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Post by fredrikaurdal »

sandstrom wrote: post #88

Nice! Some thoughts: - I’d rank them on a combination of size and score. - perhaps a link to relevant delete / info page - automatic vs manual (ie do you need to ask support) - whether they have precise info on which information is deleted, and what is kept - a column for claimed gdpr compliance

I want to add a lot more information as well, but there are some limitations to my current spreadsheet system :) I'm working on creating a new site.

Re: Show HN: Tech Companies That Won't Delete Your Information

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Post by fredrikaurdal »

lern_too_spel wrote: post #100

I've been trying to delete the Apple ID associated with my email address for years, but Apple can't be bothered to handle account deletion, even after I paid them.

This doesn't work? https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7093344

Re: Show HN: Tech Companies That Won't Delete Your Information

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Post by fredrikaurdal »

BartBoch wrote: post #54
fredrikaurdal wrote: post #25

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I can only find documentation on how to deactivate a Slack account, not delete it. Kayako allows you to delete an account, but after multiple requests. What do you suggest I change the weight to?

Maybe make scoring much, much clear. Like, add a popup next to scores with a breakdown on how the score was calculated.

I'm working on building a new site that will support a similar feature, and many others.

Re: Show HN: Tech Companies That Won't Delete Your Information

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Post by fredrikaurdal »

JepZ wrote: post #63

I wonder about the ranking for the 'Communication' category. Somehow there are protocols, clients and services mixed up. To give an example of each: - Service: Jabber.org - Protocol: OMEMO - Software: Gajim Next, the score seems to be a similar mix up, not so much focused on security but more as a general recommendation as a trade off between number of features and overall security. To me that feels like a bad advise…

I'm working on creating a new system that will improve the accuracy. Some people have pointed out something similar on reddit, which I do agree with. Phone number requirement is added under SMS.

Re: Show HN: Tech Companies That Won't Delete Your Information

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Post by rexpop »

fredrikaurdal wrote: post #31
rexpop wrote: post #24

This page doesn't make sense: you say Tech Companies That Won't Delete Your Information at the top, and then immediately list, e.g. "Outlook Mail: Delete Account? Yes". This makes them sound like they do delete your account information. If there is something specific that they don't delete, it might be best to highlight that . Also I am unsure what "Track" means. And how can you Delete Account be unknown ? Did you tr…

The point of me posting the list here, is to get feedback so that I can make corrections. Hover of the Tracking text to see the explanation. There are over 250 services in the list. Those who have the status Unknown didn't mention it clearly on their website. Feel free to make specific suggestions, and I'll make corrections.

No hover on mobile. ;)
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