GDPR: EU data protection regulation comes into force

JU_88 · 05-25-18, 04:24 AM

Like most I got emails about it from every mailing i'm subscribed too, which is handy as it means i can unsub from most them with out have to run an inbox search.

Jimbuna · 05-25-18, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JU_88

Like most I got emails about it from every mailing i'm subscribed too, which is handy as it means i can unsub from most them with out have to run an inbox search.

My thoughts entirely

Catfish · 05-25-18, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JU_88

Like most I got emails about it from every mailing i'm subscribed too, which is handy as it means i can unsub from most them with out have to run an inbox search.

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

My thoughts entirely

Ah eMails.. yes.
You are aware what happens when you visit whatever website?
No? This is why this new law has been created.

Jimbuna · 05-25-18, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Ah eMails.. yes.
You are aware what happens when you visit whatever website?
No? This is why this new law has been created.

All one can do is put up their best safeguards and defences or alternatively, cease opening emails and visiting websites.

JU_88 · 05-25-18, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Ah eMails.. yes.
You are aware what happens when you visit whatever website?
No? This is why this new law has been created.

Vaguely yes, whats your point?

Catfish · 05-25-18, 06:12 AM

The point is most people do not know what happens, and i do not mean the URL requests and how DNS resolution works, but how and why your IP address is stored, the cookies and all those other widgets and gizzmoes instantly placed on your PC and generally how they track, store and analyze you moves through the Web, building a more or less exact user profile.
They also use you metadata, like from where you access, at which time, in a certain rhythm, and so on.
They also stay on you PC if you cut the internet, and record what they are programmed for. They will also release the gathered informatioin the next time you go online. IF you are not online 24 hours a day anyway, via your router.

It does not stop there though. You entire recorded data are being sold to other companies, which is how e.g. Google and Facebook make money. From bank account information to credit requests, to which things you buy. You become predictable and transparent, and can be blackmailed.

Self-evident, but it seems a lot of especially Facebook users are not aware of that, or they do not care.
Some years ago, people have already protested against population censuses, now they publish their innermost secrets, along with financial and address information without a care.

The web has been built without laws or any care for the customer, and while it did wonderful things, it is now being censored, exploited and abused. The EU law tries(!) to give the people some awareness, and legal certainty.
I have no high hopes because after all it depends on the individual's consciousness and knowledge, but it still is a step in the right direction.

JU_88 · 05-25-18, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

The point is most people do not know what happens, and i do not mean the URL requests and how DNS resolution works, but how and why your IP address is stored, the cookies and all those other widgets and gizzmoes instantly placed on your PC and generally how they track, store and analyze you moves through the Web, building a more or less exact user profile.
They also use you metadata, like from where you access, at which time, in a certain rhythm, and so on.
They also stay on you PC if you cut the internet, and record what they are programmed for. They will also release the gathered informatioin the next time you go online. IF you are not online 24 hours a day anyway, via your router.

It does not stop there though. You entire recorded data are being sold to other companies, which is how e.g. Google and Facebook make money. From bank account information to credit requests, to which things you buy. You become predictable and transparent, and can be blackmailed.

Self-evident, but it seems a lot of especially Facebook users are not aware of that, or they do not care.
Some years ago, people have already protested against population censuses, now they publish their innermost secrets, along with financial and address information without a care.

The web has been built without laws or any care for the customer, and while it did wonderful things, it is now being censored, exploited and abused. The EU law tries(!) to give the people some awareness, and legal certainty.
I have no high hopes because after all it depends on the individual's consciousness and knowledge, but it still is a step in the right direction.

Yes i was aware of that and i agree with your conclusion / sentiment.

STEED · 05-25-18, 05:03 PM

Its all crap! Nothing is protected these days, live with it or get off the grid.

Rhodes · 05-25-18, 05:12 PM

Bahhh, yes, yes, no, no, yes, and no. And all is the same!

05-25-18, 06:12 AM	#6
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,799 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	The point is most people do not know what happens, and i do not mean the URL requests and how DNS resolution works, but how and why your IP address is stored, the cookies and all those other widgets and gizzmoes instantly placed on your PC and generally how they track, store and analyze you moves through the Web, building a more or less exact user profile. They also use you metadata, like from where you access, at which time, in a certain rhythm, and so on. They also stay on you PC if you cut the internet, and record what they are programmed for. They will also release the gathered informatioin the next time you go online. IF you are not online 24 hours a day anyway, via your router. It does not stop there though. You entire recorded data are being sold to other companies, which is how e.g. Google and Facebook make money. From bank account information to credit requests, to which things you buy. You become predictable and transparent, and can be blackmailed. Self-evident, but it seems a lot of especially Facebook users are not aware of that, or they do not care. Some years ago, people have already protested against population censuses, now they publish their innermost secrets, along with financial and address information without a care. The web has been built without laws or any care for the customer, and while it did wonderful things, it is now being censored, exploited and abused. The EU law tries(!) to give the people some awareness, and legal certainty. I have no high hopes because after all it depends on the individual's consciousness and knowledge, but it still is a step in the right direction. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

05-25-18, 05:03 PM	#8
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Its all crap! Nothing is protected these days, live with it or get off the grid. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-25-18, 05:12 PM	#9
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,520 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Bahhh, yes, yes, no, no, yes, and no. And all is the same! __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

05-25-18, 04:24 AM	#1
JU_88 Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3,811 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Like most I got emails about it from every mailing i'm subscribed too, which is handy as it means i can unsub from most them with out have to run an inbox search.