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Re:Some Google Photos videos in backups were sent to strange... by thedance on Tuesday February 04, 2020 @01:14PM (#22238919)
If Eurocrats really want to save the Internet they'd fine companies for sending anything to recipients who haven't been double-verified.
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Re:Some Google Photos videos in backups were sent to strange... by wizzwizz4 on Tuesday February 04, 2020 @02:17PM (#22239762)
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.
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Re:Some Google Photos videos in backups were sent to strange... by thedance on Tuesday February 04, 2020 @02:32PM (#22239943)
"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.

https://mailchimp.com/help/about-double-opt-in/

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