Re:Data portability, the forgotten right of GDPR
by goodpoint on Tuesday May 25, 2021 @10:13AM
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Because removing an exit barrier means removing lock-in.
Not holding customers data hostage can increase your service adoption.
E.g. many companies would not pay for a web-only email service where you cannot download and backup emails.
E.g. A lot of people pay for non-locked books (epubs) that can be carried over across different devices.
Governments across the world broke lock-in mechanisms for decades (e.g. carrying phone numbers, being able to buy gas/car oil/car tires/PC components/ from independent vendors)
Not holding customers data hostage can increase your service adoption.
E.g. many companies would not pay for a web-only email service where you cannot download and backup emails.
E.g. A lot of people pay for non-locked books (epubs) that can be carried over across different devices.
Governments across the world broke lock-in mechanisms for decades (e.g. carrying phone numbers, being able to buy gas/car oil/car tires/PC components/ from independent vendors)