#data retention

[therealistjuggernaut]

Behind the Signal and Behind the Lens: Who Could Be Listening and Watching You

How observation became infrastructure and privacy became permission There are moments when awareness arrives not through alarm, but through

[sreegs]

Your answer on data and deletion of it was very interesting (sorry I just came back here and saw you answered). As per GDPR and other legal policies, it would make sense they delete data from time to time. In their privacy policy it says they "will delete the information it holds about you unless we need to retain and use your information to comply with our legal obligations, to resolve disputes, to enforce our agreements or as otherwise permitted by law." I assume it would need to be purged out of the system so it may take many cycles. I think this is how it works, I'm no expert hahaha

Yeah I presumed as much, I just don't know any hard numbers on limits of data retention. Tumblr's a bit of an oddball too, because, unlike Twitter where once you delete a post it's gone, on Tumblr your posts live on via reblogs. Tumblr's model has always been to consider posts you reblog as your posts, whether you comment on them or not. Kinda like buying a print and framing it and hanging it in your house. Sure it's not your work, but it's your copy of an original.

[sentientcitysurvival]

Info On Internet Logs

Data Retention and Intelligence Laws DRD: EU Citizen Data Retention Directive; Minimum 6 Month - Maximum 24 Months DPD: EU Citizen Data Protection Directive; Suspended By The DRD 25, May 2018 FISC: United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court FISA: Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 USAFA: USA Freedom Act That Restricts Surveillance UKUSA: Agreement Between 5 Eyes

Data Collected By ISPs and Internet Trackers: Browsing history Search queries Device name and unique ID IP address and location Videos watched, songs listened to Purchases Downloads Social media posts

How Long Wireless Providers Keep Logs FreedomPop: None US Cellular: 1 year Verizon: 1 year Sprint: 1.5 years MetroPCS: 2 years Credo Mobile 3 years AT&T: 5 years T-Mobile: 7-10 years Tracfone (shares AT&T backbone): "No Comment" Safelink/LifeLine: “No Comment”  

How Long ISPs Keep Logs RCN: Account Life +7 years (ID +15 years "for taxes") Time Warner/Sprectrum - up to 6 months Comcast - 180 days/6 months retention policy Verizon’s - 18 months Qwest/CenturyLink - approximately 1 year Cox - 6 months Charter - 1 year DSL Extreme - 2 weeks on their DSL service. Teksavvy (Canada) - two years

Data Often Collected By Agencies & Companies: Name Social security number Address History Age, birth date Place of birth Physicality - Height, Weight, Eye Color Ethnicity Signature history Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Political affiliations/tendencies Religious/ideological affiliations Marital status status/history Household composition status/history Household status [rent/own] Education status/history - Status, locations, classes, grades, awards, degrees, suspensions, etc Technological literacy Social media status/history Occupational/employment status/history Sector of employment - Private, public, military, etc Medical status/history - Disabilities, medication history, doctors, hospital visits, etc Legal status/history - Lawsuits, court dates Economic status/history - Income, loans, taxes, escrow, holdings, donations, etc - Balance history, payment history, spending habits, credit limit, etc - Foreclosures, wage garnishments, liens - Broker information, investment history Assistance status/history - Medical insurance, loans, etc Criminal history - Arrests, convictions, parole, affiliations, etc Weapon ownership status/history Property status/history - Value, use, size, location, accessibility, etc - Transport, real estate, etc - License plate number, addresses, etc - Rental properties, rental units, storage, etc - Previous owners Shopping history/searches Frequent searches Red-flag searches - Political, ideological, weapons, violence, sexual, criminal, etc Tendency/repetitive searches Social affiliations Communication history - Calls, length of calls, text messages Professional affiliations Hobbies/extracurricular status/history Styleometry - Speech, typing, misspellings, frequent word usage, etc

[therealistjuggernaut]

Facial Recognition at the Front Door: Lawmakers Warn Ring’s “Familiar Faces” Feature Creates a Permanent Surveillance Gap

A new facial recognition feature embedded in consumer doorbell cameras has triggered renewed scrutiny over biometric privacy, data permanenc

[garymdm]

Why a Modern Data Deletion Policy is Your Strategic Advantage

In the era of data-driven decision-making, we’re often told to collect and keep everything. But this “digital hoarding” comes with immense hidden costs: skyrocketing storage fees, increased security risks, regulatory non-compliance, and eroded customer trust. The solution isn’t just better storage; it’s strategic deletion. A modern data deletion policy isn’t about loss—it’s about gaining…

Why a Modern Data Deletion Policy is Your Strategic Advantage

[infosectrain03]

As organizations generate and rely on more data than ever before, the real challenge lies in determining how long to keep it and when to securely dispose of it. Every piece of data has a lifecycle, including customer records, financial transactions, internal communications, and compliance documentation.

[avendata85]

AvenDATA provides expert archiving and decommissioning solutions for legacy IT systems during mergers and acquisitions. Our services ensure secure data preservation, regulatory compliance, and seamless access to historical business records, helping companies streamline IT transitions while reducing costs and risks.

[garymdm]

10 Steps to Effective Data Retention

A Guide to PoPIA Compliance10 Steps to Compliant Data RetentionConclusion A Guide to PoPIA Compliance The Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) in South Africa imposes strict requirements on the collection, processing, and retention of personal data. Organizations must ensure that personal information is collected lawfully, used only for specified purposes, and, according to Section…

10 Steps to Effective Data Retention