14-04-2022, 06:52 PM
(This post was last modified: 14-04-2022, 06:53 PM by David Deary.)
(14-04-2022, 06:17 PM)Andy Howie Wrote: Hi David,
Yes it is the highest engagement we have had in quite some time and long may that continue!!
As to your quoted post. I have checked my sent items and confirmed it was sent. When the member contacted me I dealt with is quickly to allow them to vote. At first I suspected an old email address but this turned out not to be the case.
What you are suggesting here is very difficult to do now with GDPR as we can't simply just go to them. It is a horrible minefield hence we have to rely on members letting us know when they change email addresses. I also periodically cross check the membership database with the Website logins to see if there is a different email address there then query the member to which is the correct one. Sharing of information like this is very closely controlled and it would be very hard to implement as we would need to negotiate with each league team and association who in turn would have to get permission from their members. GDPR has made this very messy!
I think you misunderstood my suggestion. GDPR doesn't stop Chess Scotland asking Affiliates, Leagues, Associations, Clubs, Teams etc. to remind their members who are Chess Scotland members to update their details with Chess Scotland.
As an example, I'm sure if Chess Scotland approached the Ayrshire Chess Association they would post a message on their website and reach out to their membership to advise their members who were CS members to check their details were up to date. They could also email League and Club Contacts to do the same. You are simply using them to get the message out. You are not asking for their data. I'm quite sure in those circumstances most if not all would be willing to pass the message on. Its pretty risk free and would help ensure everyone is aware of the need to keep their details up to date. I'm sure any other Leagues, Associations, Clubs etc. would do the same. You could also put it in the CS Magazine. Its just about getting the message out rather than harvesting data. I appreciate with GDPR sharing data is a minefield so it's a no go.
On the specific case you helped with. I am grateful it was rectified, its just an oddity.
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