Newsletter Opt-in and GDPR shenanigans - Page 2

Billy Goat · #1 05-25-2018, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBang

Uh, no, I think you need to actually opt-in to continue receiving communications from them.

About 10 mins after I posted that comment I got the new email with the link working on it! 😂

Lx_Nen · #2 05-25-2018, 03:30 AM

They resent with a working link.

Violation of the GDPR is so Rock'nRoll!

TheBang · #3 05-25-2018, 04:08 AM

I renamed this thread to be about the newsletter, and discussion about the new music on Sat. can go in the World of Underworld thread.

potatobroth · #4 05-25-2018, 06:16 AM

They'd tried to tie their mandatory Opt-In email with a reason for you to Opt-In. Everyone is/was doing it this week.

Geo · #5 05-25-2018, 06:49 AM

All these mails with a request to confirm opt-in are totally unnecessary... A subscriber already gave permission, and is able to unsubscribe.
A lot of firms are risking ending up with an empty mailing list

potatobroth · #6 05-25-2018, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Geo

All these mails with a request to confirm opt-in are totally unnecessary... A subscriber already gave permission, and is able to unsubscribe.
A lot of firms are risking ending up with an empty mailing list

the downside for getting it wrong is astronomical. Something like $18mil (or 10% of annual rev) for first offense. (don't quote me on those but its crazy high.)

Geo · #7 05-25-2018, 09:54 AM

Yes, huge fines, but just for firms that keep on refusing compliance. Guess underworld HQ will be safe