Many companies offer discounts in return for personal information during the purchase process, such as your name, date of birth, and ID number. By providing this data, you allow companies to collect and use the information. This allows them to send you targeted information and promotions based on your interests. However, this benefit comes at a cost.
Before accepting these discounts, consider how your data will be handled. Ask what your information will be used for and whether it will be shared with others. Keep in mind that while discounts are immediate, the consequences of sharing your personal data can be long-lasting and dangerous, such as the risk of data leaks. If your data falls into the wrong hands through a security breach or a cyberattack, you may fall victim to scams or fraud.
Therefore, to understand how your data will be handled, always read the company’s privacy policies. This document outlines what data will be collected while you are browsing and what it will be used for. Understanding the terms and conditions you accept when using a service is essential.
Read the privacy policy and think carefully before sharing personal data for a discount!
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Description
In the first scene, a man is sitting at a computer, browsing the website of a store that is offering discounts. He clicks on “Sign Up to Win”. At the top of the screen, the phrase “The store is offering a discount” appears.
In the second scene, the man is still browsing the website. A registration form appears, and he enters his personal data. The phrase at the top of the screen changes to “But is it asking for your personal data?”.
In the third scene, the phrase is “Before providing your data, read the privacy policy”. The character man reads and accepts the privacy policy.
In the fourth scene, the phrase “Think carefully before sharing personal data for a discount” appears. The man is thinking while looking at a scale. On the right side is the discount, on the left side, his personal data.
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