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Got tracked down for my school reunion (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 7 months ago by minimalfootprint@discuss.tchncs.de to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Today I was contacted by someone at work. She graduated school with me and our 20 year reunion was coming up. Why did she contact me at work? It was the only way they were able to track me down. I was included in promotional material by name. She told me I "was the hardest to track down"and I had to smile.

This is just a small anecdote about privacy practices and their real life impact (and how your employer can undo all of it, I guess)

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[–] Got_Bent@lemmy.world 102 points 7 months ago (4 children)

I had this argument with my boss and lost. They made all of us take photos that they posted on the company website. I said I'm working pretty hard on making myself invisible and don't appreciate being forced to out myself like this. Tough shit. My name picture and contact info are out there for all to see.

[–] voracitude@lemmy.world 96 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

They showed you how much they value you: less than a name and photo on their website. Sorry, bruv. I wish they had respected your wishes.

[–] ErKaf@feddit.de 54 points 7 months ago (1 children)

What the fuck? Where are you from? That would be illegal in germany. If you don't want to be in the internet, they can't just force you.

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 25 points 7 months ago

I think this would be illegal in California too

[–] SeekPie@lemm.ee 7 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Username checks out

[–] Confused_Emus@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

Can’t speak for other countries but in the US this is horse shit.