I opened this site to post something just now...and the new terms of service appeared first. Maybe this was an accident, but I think it’s not a bad idea for everyone to see this update since it is new as of February 1...before they continue.
Is it possible to have this as the default open screen for new members...and for all for a couple of weeks?
skieuropeSuper ModeratorPosts: 42,119Super Moderator
@thumper1 Unless it's a typo, it's now 2019. I have no idea what the difference is. My post above is a cut and paste from a template I keep, but I've updated it for my own records. But I agree that some type of announcement should be made on these updates. @CCadmin_Sorin ?
exlibris97Registered UserPosts: 1,039Senior Member
edited March 8
@skieurope How is CC's policy of not allowing individuals to delete old posts compliant with GDPR and the "right to be forgotten" rulings of the European Union? These regulations are binding on US companies if they operate or do business in the EU, and the parent company of CC is enforcing these regulations on other platforms. Just curious as GDPR is very much in the news these days.
@exlibris97, after a thorough analysis, College Confidential has determined that GDPR does not apply to our activities and thus we are not required to make any changes to our Privacy Policy or Terms of Service. Thanks!
exlibris97Registered UserPosts: 1,039Senior Member
edited March 13
@CC admin_Sorin Thank you for your response, though it escapes me how CC could have done a "through analysis" and consulted the relevant legal counsel in less than 24 hours. In any event, I've written to the UK Data Commissioner and asked that the issue be formally addressed. I just today received a reply saying that the British Government has accepted my query and that it is being referred to appropriate authorities for investigation.
@damon30 Anonymity is an interesting issue. The EU has rejected that argument when advanced by Reddit.
@CC admin_Sorin Thank you for your response, though it escapes me how CC could have done a "through analysis" and consulted the relevant legal counsel in less than 24 hours.
A nimble and responsive legal team? At any rate, expect him to take longer to get back to you in the future. That way, it will make it seem like he has given your request more consideration.
@exlibris97, every company’s legal department investigated thoroughly long ago what, if any, impact GDPR had on its business operations, whether changes were required to privacy policies, etc. I’m sure this conclusion wasn’t reached in 24 hours.
So what has you so concerned about this site that you had to flag this for the UK Data Commissioner?
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FYI. The page in the link above is older than the one linked at bottom.
Link above: Link below ("Rules"): https://www.collegeconfidential.com/policies/rules
Is it possible to have this as the default open screen for new members...and for all for a couple of weeks?
@damon30 Anonymity is an interesting issue. The EU has rejected that argument when advanced by Reddit.
A nimble and responsive legal team? At any rate, expect him to take longer to get back to you in the future. That way, it will make it seem like he has given your request more consideration.
So what has you so concerned about this site that you had to flag this for the UK Data Commissioner?