Struggling with unwanted telephone solicitation? Help is at hand. UFC-Que Choisir, the French consumer rights organization, has developed a powerful online tool to help combat this persistent annoyance.
A Weapon Against Telephone Harassment
UFC-Que Choisir has introduced a solution, based on the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), that aims to curb telephone solicitation. This tool enables users to take direct action by sending a pre-drafted email to their telecoms operator, which requests that their contact data is not shared.
While France has introduced stricter measures and penalties, telephone solicitation remains a significant issue. This tool could potentially reduce the broad distribution of contact data, which often results in telephone harassment.
Introducing Respectemesdatas
Respectemesdatas is the name of the platform provided by UFC-Que Choisir. Its purpose is to empower consumers to take control over their contact data. By using the tool, users can insist that operators refrain from sharing their data with the public directory or affiliated partners.
Respectemesdatas also provides useful features that enable users to retrieve and analyze their data, discover how it is being used by organizations, request data deletion, and get help with submitting GDPR rights requests.
How Do Users Oppose Data Transfer?
The process is straightforward and involves three simple steps:
- Select the operator to contact. The platform supports four major telecom operators, as well as a comprehensive list of 90,000 other companies.
- Request access to your data and opt to “oppose the transfer of your contact details.”
- Provide essential personal details, such as your first name, last name, and a valid identifier, like a phone number, email, contract number, or username.
Upon completion, the tool generates an email template that can be dispatched immediately by clicking “Send the Request.”
If you’re subscribed to separate fixed and mobile services providers, this process should be followed with each operator.
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