https://www.reddit.com/r/pushshift/comments/pec6k7/update_on_compliance_efforts_regarding_the_gdpr/
created by Stuck_In_the_Matrix on 30/08/2021 at 06:01 UTC
25 upvotes, 4 top-level comments (showing 4)
First, I want to state that I am an American, but I don't see that as an excuse to circumvent EU laws. It is our intention (myself and other members of the Pushshift team) to abide by the GDPR and make sure that we are compliant with the finer points of that law.
I will be discussing the implications of GDPR as it pertains to Pushshift with several lawyers that are knowledgeable about the GDPR and what our obligations are with concern to the various regulations under GDPR.
It is my intent to keep the community updated and to be as transparent as possible during this process to make sure that your rights (EU citizens) are protected.
Once we get clarification on some parts of the GDPR, if it becomes apparent that even privately held data must be deleted to be in compliance with the GDPR, we will permanently delete all data from users who have already requested that their data be removed.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to get more guidance related to the GDPR and what we must do to be fully compliant with the GDPR.
Comment by [deleted] at 31/08/2021 at 08:17 UTC
10 upvotes, 1 direct replies
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Comment by alles-was-ich-sage at 31/08/2021 at 20:22 UTC
6 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I’m glad you’re finally realizing that you should maybe take owning millions of people’s data without their knowledge seriously as a privacy concern.
Comment by Amndeep7 at 31/08/2021 at 05:37 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Outta curiosity, do deletes from pushshift's side still break comment parent-child chains? Or is it possible to somehow keep some sorta shell there while deleting all other relevant information?
Comment by upsidedownunda at 01/09/2021 at 13:54 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Is there a way to filter to US-based findings? Would love to avoid GDPR issues.