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Re:Want your images back? Sure... That'll be $5! by hk__2 on Wednesday June 17, 2026 @09:26AM (#48570233)
Are photos considered PII?
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Re:Want your images back? Sure... That'll be $5! by echoangle on Wednesday June 17, 2026 @09:29AM (#48570288)
Not in general, but depending on what’s on them maybe. A profile picture showing my face definitely is.

But I’m also not sure that they only have to give you PII.

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Re:Want your images back? Sure... That'll be $5! by mananaysiempre on Wednesday June 17, 2026 @09:30AM (#48570303)
PII is a US-specific concept that has little relevance to the GDPR. So I wouldn’t say for sure that they have to give those photos to you but it wouldn’t be as simple as “not PII”.
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Re:Want your images back? Sure... That'll be $5! by GJim on Wednesday June 17, 2026 @10:00AM (#48570690)
Ummmm

The GDPR also covers data portability, so preventing your data (not just personal data) from being held hostage.

https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-re...

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Re:Want your images back? Sure... That'll be $5! by datenwolf on Wednesday June 17, 2026 @09:29AM (#48570280)
GDPR covers more than just PII.
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