[Gllug] Re: Is it possible to get an Oyster card ...

[salsaman at xs4all.nl]

> Richard Jones wrote:
>> Is it possible to get an Oyster card without the privacy-sucking
>> requirements to give them all your personal details?
>>
>
> Yes, you just can't buy a season ticket that lasts longer than 7 days.
>
> The "privacy-sucking requirements" are so that a) if you lose the card
> it can be returned to you or b) if the card gets stolen, you can prove
> who you are so they'll revoke the old card and issue you a new one with
> your season ticket/balance intact

Oh really ?

http://www.spy.org.uk/spyblog/2003/09/information_commisioner_worrie.html

Quote:

If you take a look at Transport for London's Data Protection Register
entry, you may wonder why exactly do they need to store such a large
amount of your Personal Data like:

    * Personal Details
    * Family, Lifestyle and Social Circumstances
    * Education and Training Details
    * Racial or Ethnic Origin
    * Political Opinions
    * Religious or Other Beliefs Of A Similar Nature
    * Trade Union Membership
    * Physical or Mental Health or Condition
    * Sexual Life



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