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Regarding NEXTDOOR

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:29am
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HughofBognor

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Hi folks - back to upsetting people (not those here). Yesterday I wrote to the NEXTDOOR help and support line and told them and I gave them notice that they were probably in contravention of both EU and UK law regarding the DATA protection act by automatically releasing the full names, and full addresses and showing that location on a map as all the DATA is held on a computer system (probably in the US). I also told them that unless they change this format - it isn't illegal in the US - they might be closed down in the EU and UK  but whether they will actually take any notice is you're guess.

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:10pm

Patricia P

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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:10pm

Well done Hugh.  Hope a few more Streetlife refugees manage to find this site.  Does anyone know if the coffee morning is still on this Saturday at The Elmer?

Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:21am

Stompey88

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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:21am

HughofBognor wrote on Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:29am:

Hi folks - back to upsetting people (not those here). Yesterday I wrote to the NEXTDOOR help and support line and told them and I gave them notice that they were probably in contravention of both EU and UK law regarding the DATA protection act by automatically releasing the full names, and...

 

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... full addresses and showing that location on a map as all the DATA is held on a computer system (probably in the US). I also told them that unless they change this format - it isn't illegal in the US - they might be closed down in the EU and UK  but whether they will actually take any notice is you're guess.

Hi Hugh,

I have just sent a post to Nextdoor making the same points as you and other Streetlifers about the total lack of privacy they afford.  I also mentioned their possibly contravening the DATA Protection Act.

It was a shock to discover that this was what was happening as I hadn't checked this aspect, expecting it to act responsibly, so thank you and all others for pointing this out.

I am now about to unsubscribe from Nextdoor - does anyone know if they take down our details immediately?  Obviously, they are still known about by others who signed up anyway.  Oh dear!

Hoping this site will offer greater security,

Stompey

Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 10:58am

Patricia C

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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 10:58am

When I was suspect of the security on next door. I attempted to unsubscribe from two other areas but up until they took over completely from Streetlife it hadn't happened. Which reminds me I must check I'm not on Next door, I didn't fill in the form on line but who knows?

Nice to see you on here Hugh.

I too would be interested in hearing about the coffee morning and if it's happening tomorrow.

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Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 1:20pm

HughofBognor

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Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 1:20pm

NEXTDOOR's answer is that their servers are in the EU (Ireland) and they adhere to all UK and EU law. Which is a lod of bulls--t.

Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:06pm

Ella2013

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Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:06pm

HughofBognor wrote on Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:29am:

Hi folks - back to upsetting people (not those here). Yesterday I wrote to the NEXTDOOR help and support line and told them and I gave them notice that they were probably in contravention of both EU and UK law regarding the DATA protection act by automatically releasing the full names, and...

 

Read more...

... full addresses and showing that location on a map as all the DATA is held on a computer system (probably in the US). I also told them that unless they change this format - it isn't illegal in the US - they might be closed down in the EU and UK  but whether they will actually take any notice is you're guess.

Well done Hugh.

Posted: Sun Mar 5, 2017 3:53pm

HughofBognor

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Posted: Sun Mar 5, 2017 3:53pm

HughofBognor wrote on Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:29am:

Hi folks - back to upsetting people (not those here). Yesterday I wrote to the NEXTDOOR help and support line and told them and I gave them notice that they were probably in contravention of both EU and UK law regarding the DATA protection act by automatically releasing the full names, and...

 

Read more...

... full addresses and showing that location on a map as all the DATA is held on a computer system (probably in the US). I also told them that unless they change this format - it isn't illegal in the US - they might be closed down in the EU and UK  but whether they will actually take any notice is you're guess.

Bit peeved now - just seen my name isn't in the most helpful list. Think I'll emigrate-------------

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