It's For Data Protection

[IWalkLikeHimaMartian]

Unfortunately, the data protection act is completely misunderstood by most companies, and quoted ad infinitum as an excuse to cover that they don't know what they are doing.

I see doggit is spouting off his usual rant, despite not being fully aware of the necessary legal requirements:
http://pwc.blogs.com/data_protection/2017/02/data-protection-officer-do-you-need-to-appoint-one.html
https://ico.org.uk/for-organisation...ew-of-the-gdpr/accountability-and-governance/
https://www.mcdowellpurcell.ie/legal-blog/organisation-need-appoint-data-protection-officer/
http://www.ascentor.co.uk/2017/06/gdpr-data-protection-officer-dpo/

Yup, I get very irritated to put it mildly. Have been known to swear at the operator, and then slam the phone down on them in frustration at their obstinant stupidity.

And I get very irritated by social media users' obstinate stupidity who spout off that they know better than the Data Protection officers.

 

[HawkEye244]

Just been onto Boots today. Wanted to order a couple of things but could not find them on the website.
Can I have your DOB......?
What for?
Data protection.......
No, thanks.
Going to complain to them now.

Make one up. Complaining will only waste your time and make you aggravated.

 

[securespark]

I rang to complain and the second lady I spoke to apologised profusely and said she could not understand why I was being asked my dob when I was only ringing up for a product query.
Result! Not aggravated at all!

 

[Deleted member 63160]

I rang to complain and the second lady I spoke to apologised profusely and said she could not understand why I was being asked my dob when I was only ringing up for a product query.
Result! Not aggravated at all!

Time well spent no doubt

 

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