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2018 reform of EU data protection rules

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Re: 2018 reform of EU data protection rules

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An important one to note as it's applicable to all businesses whose customers include EU residents because it addresses the collection and processing of their personal data locally and internationally.

I honestly can't wait to ask my local retailer what data they have on me based on their loyalty cards. So far they were exempt from data disclosure laws because they were not an IT company.

Re: 2018 reform of EU data protection rules

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post #2

An important one to note as it's applicable to all businesses whose customers include EU residents because it addresses the collection and processing of their personal data locally and internationally.

I honestly can't wait to ask my local retailer what data they have on me based on their loyalty cards. So far they were exempt from data disclosure laws because they were not an IT company.

Ooh, I never thought of that, but now I am very very excited about it myself.

Re: 2018 reform of EU data protection rules

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An important one to note as it's applicable to all businesses whose customers include EU residents because it addresses the collection and processing of their personal data locally and internationally.

I honestly can't wait to ask my local retailer what data they have on me based on their loyalty cards. So far they were exempt from data disclosure laws because they were not an IT company.

I would assume that he has all the data on you, you ever gave him. What else did you do expect when you signed up for the loyalty program?

Re: 2018 reform of EU data protection rules

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An important one to note as it's applicable to all businesses whose customers include EU residents because it addresses the collection and processing of their personal data locally and internationally.

I honestly can't wait to ask my local retailer what data they have on me based on their loyalty cards. So far they were exempt from data disclosure laws because they were not an IT company.

If you are in the UK, you can already ask for the information under the DPA.

Re: 2018 reform of EU data protection rules

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An important one to note as it's applicable to all businesses whose customers include EU residents because it addresses the collection and processing of their personal data locally and internationally.

I honestly can't wait to ask my local retailer what data they have on me based on their loyalty cards. So far they were exempt from data disclosure laws because they were not an IT company.

Yes, grocery loyalty cards amass an inordinate amount of data on its users based on frequency and nature of use. It's interesting how the lower ticket loyalty schemes (grocery stores, etc) have arguably more powerful info than the higher-end types (air mile clubs, etc) for this reason; you can get more insight on a granular level.

Re: 2018 reform of EU data protection rules

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An important one to note as it's applicable to all businesses whose customers include EU residents because it addresses the collection and processing of their personal data locally and internationally.

I do not believe that is correct.

Right now, for example, if you are a US business with no offices or employees in EU jurisdiction then there is little the EU can do if you are not GDPR compliant - regardless of whether you deal with EU traffic or not.

The EU might wish their laws were global, but that doesn’t make it so.

#notalawyer

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