Privacy Data Requests to 100 Companies Yield Deletions and Confusion
Source Summary
A test of data access requests sent to 100 companies revealed inconsistent responses, with some companies deleting user data instead of providing it and others creating confusion in the process. The findings highlight widespread compliance issues with privacy regulations requiring companies to fulfill consumer data requests.
Why it matters
The test demonstrates that companies are not consistently honoring legal obligations to provide consumers access to their personal data, a requirement under privacy laws like GDPR.
