Re:Some Google Photos videos in backups were sent to strange...
by boring_twenties on Wednesday February 05, 2020 @01:50AM
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Some asshole bought a Lexus and entered my email address. I now get his loan statements and service reminders, on top of the advertising. They are all from noreply@, of course, and I would need to know the password to the account to unsubscribe. Sure I could reset it, but I'm not actually sure if it's legal?
Re:Some Google Photos videos in backups were sent to strange...
by thedance on Tuesday February 04, 2020 @01:14PM
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If Eurocrats really want to save the Internet they'd fine companies for sending anything to recipients who haven't been double-verified.
Re:Some Google Photos videos in backups were sent to strange...
by wizzwizz4 on Tuesday February 04, 2020 @02:17PM
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What does “double-verified” even mean? Though, in case you were wondering, GDPR requires continued consent for companies to use your email address; they have to delete it if they don't keep getting permission to keep it.
Re:Some Google Photos videos in backups were sent to strange...
by thedance on Tuesday February 04, 2020 @02:32PM
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"Verified double opt-in" is a term of art in the world of email. It means you provide your address to consent to emails and you confirm the address with a link sent via email.
I'm in the same boat. And uncommon, but not rare. I've gotten emails intended for my brother. One time, I got a collector emailing about something with a rental car crash that I previously got confirmation email for. Recently, a Dutch woman discovered email and think she has my email address. It's amazing how many websites don't verify email addresses.