tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829401646612727780.post3192911508306297225..comments2024-02-07T08:32:53.306+00:00Comments on Stabbed Up: WoW: RealID, reply from BlizzardUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829401646612727780.post-26468204424420730722010-08-09T21:27:35.328+01:002010-08-09T21:27:35.328+01:00They didn't but I didn't pursue it hard en...They didn't but I didn't pursue it hard enough. They fobbed me off and I didn't knuckle down and make it hard for them or threaten them with the Information Commissioner.Stabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716211705647213383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829401646612727780.post-20597325233527466562010-08-09T14:20:30.767+01:002010-08-09T14:20:30.767+01:00Now, almost a month later, let me ask: Did they fi...Now, almost a month later, let me ask: Did they finally delete your account/data?Longaschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315739202508784897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829401646612727780.post-91312662676024791402010-07-13T12:54:44.846+01:002010-07-13T12:54:44.846+01:00Hmm, I just wonder what jurisdiction you live in. ...Hmm, I just wonder what jurisdiction you live in. In Britain, after a lot of high profile privacy leaks, privacy laws are very strict. You're not allowed to hold someone's personal data when they don't want you to unless you have a very good reason (for example credit checking agencies).<br /><br />Information about me is not an asset to be sold.<br /><br />Well anyway I'll complain and if Blizzard acted reasonably by the UK Information Commissioner's standards then they've nothing to worry about.Stabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716211705647213383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829401646612727780.post-49498194056694527082010-07-12T10:40:35.357+01:002010-07-12T10:40:35.357+01:00To be honest this seems like a pretty reasonable r...To be honest this seems like a pretty reasonable reply to me.<br />In effect they are saying "we have listened to all the player feedback and changed our plans on RealID, does this allay your fears"?<br /><br />If you now reply with a "I wish my personal information to be removed anyway" post, then you would have an argument if they dont comply.<br /><br />Lets be honest, the RealID thing is why you sent this message, Blizzard is going to know that, and is quite reasonable to make that assumption. Without sending a reply stating that you wish your info removed anyway, I dont think you really have a legal basis.<br /><br />Blizzard have acted reasonably here, from a legal PoV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829401646612727780.post-12702160976115130242010-07-12T10:39:35.955+01:002010-07-12T10:39:35.955+01:00To be honest this seems like a pretty reasonable r...To be honest this seems like a pretty reasonable reply to me.<br />In effect they are saying "we have listened to all the player feedback and changed our plans on RealID, does this allay your fears"?<br /><br />If you now reply with a "I wish my personal information to be removed anyway" post, then you would have an argument if they dont comply.<br /><br />Lets be honest, the RealID thing is why you sent this message, Blizzard is going to know that, and is quite reasonable to make that assumption. Without sending a reply stating that you wish your info removed anyway, I dont think you really have a legal basis.<br /><br />Blizzard have acted reasonably here, from a legal PoV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829401646612727780.post-66587049701584522802010-07-11T21:02:49.291+01:002010-07-11T21:02:49.291+01:00I reported to the ESRB a CM post that's since ...I reported to the ESRB a CM post that's since been taken down where they said there was no current way to remove all account data and "no plans for the future" to make that an available option. Their ESRB privacy policy states players should be able to mail privacy@blizzard.com and get accounts purged. If they think there was a s***storm over RealID, a move where they refuse to remove your data as agreed to in the privacy policy is going to cause a much bigger hail.<br /><br />Check out the blogs at MMORPG.com as well-- Blizzard's attitude behind closed doors has apparently always been along the lines of 'let them bitch, they'll be back.' The 'every voice matters' bullcrap is pure PR condescension. They don't want to purge anyone's account because they fully believe everyone will come back no matter how they treat their playerbase. No thanks. Have moved on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829401646612727780.post-4994032313538142632010-07-11T15:01:25.276+01:002010-07-11T15:01:25.276+01:00"No, little Stabs, thank you for your concern..."No, little Stabs, thank you for your concerns, you are such a nice guy. Here is a cookie, it is all good! We disagree and give a damn about your wishes.<br /><br />Yours, Blizzard. :>"<br /><br />I intend to link to your blog to show people that Blizzard fails as a company. The generic letter about the "forums" fake reason they always put forward is quite insulting.<br /><br />Furthermore, they simply flat out did not remove your personal data as you demanded. They did not even address this in the slightest, like saying "we changed our policy, do you still want us to delete your account?"<br /><br />From gamers for gamers... no longer. This is absurd.Longaschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315739202508784897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829401646612727780.post-41407828420964735282010-07-11T13:14:45.654+01:002010-07-11T13:14:45.654+01:00I want my personal details removed before they sel...I want my personal details removed before they sell them to a thousand different internet marketing companies.Stabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716211705647213383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829401646612727780.post-82922316658879842992010-07-11T12:08:37.545+01:002010-07-11T12:08:37.545+01:00Alright, I fully understand your reason for sendin...Alright, I fully understand your reason for sending the email that you did. I'm not sure I understand why you're wanting to continue pursuing to the IC office when Blizzard has announced that they're caving on the issue, however.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com