https://www.reddit.com/settings/data-request
Having worked at a company that had a massive influx of GDPR requests we weren’t prepared for, this one could actually cause them some trouble if Reddit don’t have that process properly automated.
They do not have it automated. I put in a request 2 weeks ago and still haven’t heard back.
CCPA and GDPR lawyers
Yeah same. They might be holding back until the last minute deliberately in some 4D chess move, but like you I think it’s more likely some poor soul is preparing them manually.
When can you complain about the slow response?
They have 30 days I believe.
I would not at all be surprised if the GDPR dictates a set time period to respond backed up by fines.
the GDPR gives them 30 days to honor your request I think?
Yeah it’s 30 days, though they can push it up to 90 if they have a good reason. They have to inform you of that though.
And to be fair, a large influx of data requests is probably considered a good reason.
They still have to comply within the 90 day period. If they can’t comply in that timeframe a warning or a fine could be issued.
You can also request it again every 30 days... just saying.
I did my part
I put mine in today.
I loaded up Reddit and did my part. For those who still have Reddit accounts, upvote the original to keep it at the top
Kk
To save everyone from having to type:
Also if you’re feeling extra cantankerous you could try emailing them directly: redditdatarequests@reddit.com
Even though they say you have to use their form, they can’t actually force you to do that: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-resources/individual-rights/right-of-access/how-do-we-recognise-a-subject-access-request-sar/#requirements
You can also mail them a letter requesting your data and they have to honor it 🤣
Haha that’s worth a go - there is basically zero chance of them responding to that properly.
Wow can you imagine how much carnage a letter based subject access request onslaught could be? There’s basically no way around employing people to open letters and then do a bunch of data entry just so they can email you and say “hey fill in this form”.
Edit: Could they even email you? Would they have to respond by post?
This is exactly what I did one week ago when I decided to leave Reddit. They still haven't gotten back to me
Yeah I did this not to just mess with them. I did it cause I'm leaving and I want my data.
This is the same for me! "A message will be sent to your reddit inbox" complete silence. Though the submission message said it could take 30 days or something.
The GDPR states, that request must be completed within a month. In case you're from Europe, you could report reddit to your local authorities if they don't respond within that time frame. A single report won't probably cause a reaction. But several reports from several individuals on the other hand...
Oh I wasn't aware of this. Very tempting. Now I lowkey wish they miss the deadline on one of the six accounts I requested the data for, so I can do some European style trolling.