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I'm personally using https://github.com/dogsheep/hacker-news-to-sqlite#usage , it's great. You basically just need your username and that's it
Ooh nice thanks for the tip!! I'm making a "life log" system that stores stuff I do online automatically. This will come in very handy.
I'm one of the creators of YourDigitalRights.org, a service which automates the process of sending data requests (it's free, open source and were a registered charity). What is described in this article is, unfortunately, a common case with some big tech companies. I've recently started an experiment to send data deletion requests to 600 data brokers and document what happens. It's dark patterns all the way down. The…
That's so great. I wish there was something like this for Germany.
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You can do it if you know how to use an API. See the 'API' link at the bottom of the page.
Will this include all logs & data that aren't publicly visible? The HN software employs various dark patterns such as shadowbanning & rate limiting accounts, all this info would have to be disclosed to, in addition to any internal communication about your account.
I was most surprised by the sheer amount of audio data kept: in my case, more than 5Gb of wave files dating back to when I set up my first Alexa 6 years ago. I believe at least 50% of everything Alexa heard in my house is recorded there. That's when I started looking for an offline alternative, since -after the initial novelty wore off- we're only using it to listen to music, turn on/off smart home lights and ask the occasional random question (convert C to F, etc.).
I'm one of the creators of YourDigitalRights.org, a service which automates the process of sending data requests (it's free, open source and were a registered charity). What is described in this article is, unfortunately, a common case with some big tech companies. I've recently started an experiment to send data deletion requests to 600 data brokers and document what happens. It's dark patterns all the way down. The…
I have been asking a broker to remove my data for weeks and they are giving me the runaround. However, I’m not in CA (another US state). Anything I can do?
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That's so great. I wish there was something like this for Germany.
We support the GDPR, so it will work in Germany.
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I am getting quite tired of the "small businesses" argument about the GDPR. It's starting to become the "think of the children" equivalent but for data protection. Would you also be against food safety or physical product regulations (ban of leaded solder or other toxic chemicals)? After all, those can and do affect small restaurants and other businesses as well.
I don't think comparing food safetey or toxic chemicals that hurt your health to the design, usability and accessibility of a data export is very valid. The parent argument was not about not having to export data at all. It was about how well designed it was.
re: Amazon: I like to refresh my VPN IP address, and go to Amazon in a private browser tab to avoid being "gamed" on item pricing. I login once I have the price set.