2y ago

/r/pics employing weaponised bureaucracy in the fight against Reddit

https://www.reddit.com/settings/data-request

Having worked at a company that had a massive influx of GDPR requests we weren’t prepared for, this one could actually cause them some trouble if Reddit don’t have that process properly automated.

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They do not have it automated. I put in a request 2 weeks ago and still haven’t heard back.
- CCPA and GDPR lawyers
- Yeah same. They might be holding back until the last minute deliberately in some 4D chess move, but like you I think it’s more likely some poor soul is preparing them manually.
- When can you complain about the slow response?
  
  They have 30 days I believe.
  
  I would not at all be surprised if the GDPR dictates a set time period to respond backed up by fines.
I did my part
I put mine in today.
I loaded up Reddit and did my part. For those who still have Reddit accounts, upvote the original to keep it at the top
- Kk
This is exactly what I did one week ago when I decided to leave Reddit. They still haven't gotten back to me
- Yeah I did this not to just mess with them. I did it cause I'm leaving and I want my data.
To save everyone from having to type:
http://www.reddit.com/settings/data-request
- Also if you’re feeling extra cantankerous you could try emailing them directly: redditdatarequests@reddit.com
  Even though they say you have to use their form, they can’t actually force you to do that: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-resources/individual-rights/right-of-access/how-do-we-recognise-a-subject-access-request-sar/#requirements
  
  You can also mail them a letter requesting your data and they have to honor it 🤣

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