Slack just wiped out our data overnight

Post by [deleted] » Thu, Dec 20, 2018, 5:45 PM UTC

arjmandi wrote: post #28

Crosseye_Jack wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Nope. It covers data for EU/EEA citizens and residents data held by companies “doing business” with people in such areas. An off the top of my head example. An Australian citizen who has never been to the EU can not use the GRPR against Microsoft just because MS have a office in the EU. Edit: My bad, I think the Australian would be under the Dublin office in the slack case. But the GDPR rules are focused on data of E…

My point is not a legal one, it's a moral point. If they've complied with the GDPR it means they even have processes and systems to give users their data but didn't have the decency to respect their customer and at least close their account in a much better way. The export law says you are banned to serve Iranian companies (!), Fine, but it definitely doesn't force you to f* your users in Iran!

Post by arjmandi » Thu, Dec 20, 2018, 6:08 PM UTC

suff wrote: post #30

heyjudy wrote: post #13

I don't care whether the story is a wind-up or legit, there's a bigger principle. Want to maintain professionalism and integrity? Due process is important. You can't just slam the door closed in peoples' faces arbitrarily and go radio silent or word's going to get out that you're untrustworthy. Do right by people; don't be a dick. Otherwise: problems.

Professionalism? Iran sends money to suicide bombers and you're complaining that our side lacks professionalism? UH, OK. How about not breaking the law? Does that mean anything to you?

Post by arjmandi » Fri, Dec 21, 2018, 2:46 AM UTC