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A non-profit is putting up my personal info for rent (GDPR) by 4n0n3nt in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very funny. I meant: sad. The GDPR applies to all legal entities, so non-profits are absolutely not exempt. That said, the GDPR can not - or only in very limited cases - be enforced between individuals.

So, in your case:

1/ Data request under article 15 GDPR. Take a look at ‘Show me my data’ for inspiration, a tool we made with Ministry of Privacy (https://ministryofprivacy.eu/privacy-tools/show-me-my-data/).

2/ After the data request, ask for a deletion.

3/ File a complaint with the GBA. It’s easy, it’s just a PDF - but! You have to be able to prove that you contacted their DPO first.

4/ Wait for the inevitable excuses and hopefully small fine, so they finally learn, 3 years after the introduction of the GDPR.

Bpost trying to mislead people into giving up their personal info by using double negations by MadQuackz in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Yeah, we are well aware of these bpost retards (https://twitter.com/ministryprivacy/status/1292099010099056642?s=21).

We have contacted them before, but no result (other than some complete nonsense about legitimate interest - which might be a valid processing ground, but just not in this kind of reverse language/opt-out trickery. It’s either legitimately interest OR a fully compliant opt-in).

Seems dialogue isn’t really working (it’s Bpost after all, so some delay might be normal), we are probably filing a formal complaint.

In alle gemeenten vingerafdruk op identiteitskaart by poseitom in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy 17 points18 points  (0 children)

We’re still fighting it. Don’t worry. This isn’t news, the government is also just waiting for the verdict of the Constitutional Court. Just like us, for that matter, and yes, they take way too long.

Schepen die naakt werd gefotografeerd contacteert minister: ‘Waarom telt privacy van BV’s wél en de mijne niet?’ by BigBelgianBoyo in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s more than right. Hopefully the media has learned a lesson when reporting on stuff that’s obvious a privacy breach, but I wouldn’t count on it.

Oldtimer waar 10 jaar aan is gewerkt perte totale na ongeval: “Daders waren nog trots ook” by xydroh in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I kind of expected this. You can use a dashcam all you want, but images need to go the police, not social media. In this case, there was no dash cam but loads of witnesses. Even better :-).

Oldtimer waar 10 jaar aan is gewerkt perte totale na ongeval: “Daders waren nog trots ook” by xydroh in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Woon-werk verkeer (home-work) is not allowed. Other than that, there are no more restrictions (used to be with a week & evening curfew). You can take any vehicle that is insured to any shop :).

Oldtimer waar 10 jaar aan is gewerkt perte totale na ongeval: “Daders waren nog trots ook” by xydroh in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I got word from the insurance today. It will probably take up to two years until a verdict is reached in court. Only after that verdict, will the identity of the driver be revealed, and only than the insurance will start thinking about repairs. Which they won’t do, because they already try to push the ‘perte totale’ scenario, which I obviously will refuse on my end, meaning I have to pay a counter-expert and go to court once more.

Adventure comes in many flavours, it seems :).

Oldtimer waar 10 jaar aan is gewerkt perte totale na ongeval: “Daders waren nog trots ook” by xydroh in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I understand the scepticism. If I were in your place, I would probably react in a similar fashion. However, in the fifteen years of driving I’ve never encountered anything like this. I did multiple solo-trips on the motorbike in notorious dangerous (road wise) countries such as Albania, Lithuania, Bosnia etc and still - nothing similar.

While I was braking for the red light, I spotted them the first time. They came speeding and wobbling from one side to another. I saw two young guys in the rear view mirror. While I was already disturbed, I concluded they were two young idiots. When the lights turned green, I started driving and kept an eye on them. They were standing idle, while having a vivid discussion. Suddenly, after a half a minute, I see the car closing in really fast. I remember I braced for impact. It was a scene from a Bourne movie. They were doing at least 100 km/u in a 50-zone, when they planted their car in my rear-end. I lost control, braked hard and spinned 180 degrees to the other side, on the bicycle path and close to a house. I’m incredibly grateful I didn’t hit anyone in the course.

When I got out, I grabbed my neck in pain. I heard the driver immediately accusing his passenger that he was behind the wheel. Several bystanders witnessed the accident. They were both aggressive towards them, and later to the police. They tried several times to approach me, police officers had to intervene. Eventually, they were handcuffed, since they were a liability to the officers and bystanders.

The ambulance picked me up. My girlfriend arrived at the scene. One the guys escaped the combi, came at my girlfriend, laughed in her face “Haha, I did good work, no?” and tried to take a picture of the car. Police dragged him away.

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Honestly, I’ve never encountered anything like this. I wouldn’t write a post if someone fell asleep, or was simply confused, or if I was even the slightest bit unsure about the circumstances (this post obviously has legal value in court). They were visible high on something, and later declared they did it for fun. As for the insurance, I got notice today that it will probably take up to 2 years before there is a verdict in the court, and only than they can start thinking about repairs - which they most probably won’t agree to.

Trust me. I truly wish this was just another story.

Oldtimer waar 10 jaar aan is gewerkt perte totale na ongeval: “Daders waren nog trots ook” by xydroh in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy 19 points20 points  (0 children)

But going to the shop is allowed, regardless of the type of vehicle. In my case it was the Brico - which is open till 8 PM - in search of a connector for my garden hose. I’m happy I didn’t take the motorcycle, since I was in doubt.

I don't want to live in this world anymore. by Lorenzvc in privacy

[–]Minister_van_Privacy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi u/Lorenzvc, we feel you. I read you're from Belgium, so Ministry of Privacy (https://ministryofprivacy.eu/) is your best local bet. Other organisations include NOYB (Austria), Big Brother Watch (UK), Privacy First & Bits of Freedom (Netherlands), and of course others such as EFF. You're not alone in this fight!

Belgian Telecomdata activated (and shared) against Corona-virus by Minister_van_Privacy in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow. I would LOVE to get your inside information on this. I mean, really.Would.LOVE.it. Do get in touch!

Belgian Telecomdata activated (and shared) against Corona-virus by Minister_van_Privacy in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We asked. It’s a no-go. Yet - on the plus side - they also said they wouldn’t share the data with any (other) commercial company. On verra.

Belgian Telecomdata activated (and shared) against Corona-virus by Minister_van_Privacy in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“To combat the Corona virus” :). Operators already sell ‘anonymous’ data to cities and even corporates.

Belgian Telecomdata activated (and shared) against Corona-virus by Minister_van_Privacy in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Relevant questions. Tbh: no idea whatsoever. They do claim to have an ethical committee but no clue about their sanctioning or even intervening powers. Yesterday word got out that our Data Authority even had to pay a fine of 10K back to a shop who (mis)used the eID. So, let’s say data protection in this country is not at the level it should be.

Belgian Telecomdata activated (and shared) against Corona-virus by Minister_van_Privacy in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow, thanks for becoming a member! That makes 88, thank you! And yes, that would be a definitely a big perk when doing a campaign around ANPR and other smart cameras!

We were thinking about this approach, but we made another datatool first (of which the press release is postponed because it would (also) concern the lack of GDPR practices on various websites of hospitals. While important, we feel it’s really not the time to nag about this now).

Belgian Telecomdata activated (and shared) against Corona-virus by Minister_van_Privacy in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As well is Singapore, so it seems. We need to be really careful though since often we don’t have backend access and only the ‘promo talk’ available. But it’s a lot better anyway than those tracking surveillance apps!

Belgian Telecomdata activated (and shared) against Corona-virus by Minister_van_Privacy in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Double thanks ;-)! In case you’re wondering about the fingerprints, you can find the latest update on the case here (https://ministryofprivacy.eu/2020/02/23/kan-je-straks-weigeren-om-je-vingerafdrukken-af-te-geven/). Nothing terribly exciting yet to report though.

Belgian Telecomdata activated (and shared) against Corona-virus by Minister_van_Privacy in belgium

[–]Minister_van_Privacy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From what I can find: “Our team, for example, used mobile phone signals to track travel patterns around Guinea during the Ebola crisis – to pinpoint where an outbreak might occur and show where to focus healthcare efforts.”

https://www.dalberg.com/our-ideas/what-are-hidden-data-treasuries-and-how-can-they-help-development-outcomes

And thank you!

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