Tim Hortons says it has reached a proposed settlement in multiple class-action lawsuits alleging the restaurant's mobile app violated customer privacy which would see the restaurant offer a free coffee and doughnut to affected users.
So, the ongoing invasion of my privacy - if I installed apps - would be worth a cup of coffee and mediocre doughnut?
I do find that insulting. That the Privacy commissioner thinks this is acceptable punishment makes it doubly insulting. Tims is just trying to get away with whatever they can.
I also would not be shocked if other places that use this type of app are doing the same damn thing.
You can pretty much guarantee it. They just haven't been caught yet. They just do it more stealthy, like put bluetooth beacons in stores, and see when you come near them. It circumvents the GPS 'off' setting, because they already know where it is.
I also would not be shocked if other places that use this type of app are doing the same damn thing.
I do find that insulting. That the Privacy commissioner thinks this is acceptable punishment makes it doubly insulting. Tims is just trying to get away with whatever they can.
I also would not be shocked if other places that use this type of app are doing the same damn thing.
You can pretty much guarantee it. They just haven't been caught yet. They just do it more stealthy, like put bluetooth beacons in stores, and see when you come near them. It circumvents the GPS 'off' setting, because they already know where it is.