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/r/pics employing weaponised bureaucracy in the fight against Reddit (i.imgur.com)
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https://www.reddit.com/settings/data-request

redditdatarequests@reddit.com

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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[–] Rhabuko@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Posting pictures of Jon Oliver does nothing. A German reddit mod told me, that the admins themselves suggested that the German mods should do this kind of protest instead of keeping the sub in NSFW mode 🤡. The NSFW action + blackout was the only thing that actually hurt them.

[–] csm10495@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I would be really surprised if it isn't automated. I would think they just delay as long as possible to provide the info back.

[–] dan@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You’d be surprised. I’ve worked with some even pretty large companies that just don’t have a good process for this and rely on people doing some semi-manual process to prepare a response. My current employer got swamped with requests unexpectedly and had a hard time dealing with them all.

Interestingly finding them was the hardest part because requests can come in to any part of your business, even via social media: 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/#socialmedia

[–] Julime@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago

Oh shut up! You mean i can post somewhere mentioning fuck u/spez and request my data? xD

[–] DevTNT@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is exactly what I did one week ago when I decided to leave Reddit. They still haven't gotten back to me

[–] YupYup@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is the same for me! "A message will be sent to your reddit inbox" complete silence. Though the submission message said it could take 30 days or something.

[–] elvith@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago

The GDPR states, that request must be completed within a month. In case you're from Europe, you could report reddit to your local authorities if they don't respond within that time frame. A single report won't probably cause a reaction. But several reports from several individuals on the other hand...

[–] orsetto@beehaw.org 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well my account is not that old, but i did my part.

[–] DrunkenPirate@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago

Done as well

[–] dsdsds13@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They do not have it automated. I put in a request 2 weeks ago and still haven’t heard back.

[–] withersailor@aussie.zone 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

When can you complain about the slow response?

[–] Difficult_Bit_1339@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I would not at all be surprised if the GDPR dictates a set time period to respond backed up by fines.

[–] AlmightySnoo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

the GDPR gives them 30 days to honor your request I think?