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Originally Posted by OldManDecaf
Nope. This already came up in the NVG thread and got discussed to death. PS is regulated by data protection rules (GDPR) financial conduct rules and gambling commission rules. They are legally obliged to meet the requirements of all those regulations and what they are asking is super standard.
For the record, I am 100% with you on this and understand what you are saying.
Having said that, to think that your data can't be hacked from a company, regulation or not, is burying your head in the sand. Also, to think ANY company, regulated or not, would put your private data above the next penny of profit is simply naive.
This isn't directed solely at PokerStars as I do believe the data they collect is for player safety and not nefarious intents.
These big outfits aren't looking to spend anymore than they have to on data protection as it's just another cost in their system, which is why we have the leaks/hacks that we have in this country, along with the occasional selling of info for profit (which does happen).
I understand the process and am with you, but I also understand why some are reluctant to give up personal data these days.