Deleting Permission Slip Until is Does What it’s Supposed to do
I had high hopes for this app when I first learned about it. But soon I realized that all it’s just useless app containing a contact list for submitting opt out request and do not sell requests. The user has to submit the request themselves, and include a written, hard copy request in some cases. Hopefully, CR will spend some $$$ on programmers to make it functional. When they do, I will reinstall;it. In the interim, I’ll just use the contact info on the websites to submit my request and save my iPad’s disc space for apps that actually perform the task they are supposed to perform.
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Legit works
They are an independent and nonprofit they only ask for donations. They also went through the time to go through the terms and conditions of these companies, so you know exactly what data can be collected from you.
I know it works because occasionally I get a reply email from whatever company had my data!
I know it works because occasionally I get a reply email from whatever company had my data!
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Doesn’t seem to do anything
I am all for the the idea of this app. I have previously sent several requests manually to companies, and would love to have something that makes the process easier. However the app’s requests don’t seem to work. I had sent in multiple requests several months ago, of which one was successful, two got responses from the company for more info, and the rest are in infinite pending limbo. Compare this to manual requests which get responses within a day. I’d love it if it worked but so far it seems like placebo.
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Notes and Multiple email addresses problem
Great idea but
- could/should help keep track of which companies I’ve requested to opt-out from. Can't be totally automated I realize if I opt-out via a website but a notes area or a button to indicate I've done the web form on X date would help my memory
- I second the reviewer who points out that sending a bundle of my email addresses together is actually the opposite of helpful if (when) the receiver combines the addresses into one identity. The solution seems simple though: Send each address independently, as if a separate person is sending, rather than "bundled" as a single request.
- could/should help keep track of which companies I’ve requested to opt-out from. Can't be totally automated I realize if I opt-out via a website but a notes area or a button to indicate I've done the web form on X date would help my memory
- I second the reviewer who points out that sending a bundle of my email addresses together is actually the opposite of helpful if (when) the receiver combines the addresses into one identity. The solution seems simple though: Send each address independently, as if a separate person is sending, rather than "bundled" as a single request.
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Good but fatal flaw
Great idea for a tool to help consumers manage their personal data. The fatal flaw, however, is providing your email addresses, one time, up front, which Permission Slip uses to send one request per email to each company you choose. I use Apple Hide My Email to create a different email for each company, making it impractical to enter many emails up front. Second, it provides any one company with a compendium of your emails that can then be cross-referenced in a profile. The fix is easy … change Permission Slip to where you only enter relevant email(s) for that vendor. Maybe there’s a primary email entered up front, however, give the user the ability to override it, as well as add any others.
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Response from developer
We appreciate the detail and time you put in to this feature request. Thank you for sharing, we've taken note of your suggestion and will be considering the solution you offered to further improve Permission Slip in the future!
App is really in beta stage
Great idea but cumbersome and not that useful. You have to scroll through lots of website names to find those you use. The first few I identified only had option to delete the entire account, which I don’t want to do on sites I use frequently. I did find some with option to click “don’t sell my data,” but apparently you still can’t stop them from tracking. Back to using incognito mode or clicking on the cookie customization button… I can see this app may be useful for deleting specific accounts but not so much for trying to do a comprehensive review of data grabbers.
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Response from developer
Thank you for the feedback. Our auto request feature may fulfill the need you described for the more comprehensive review of companies which may collect your data. With this feature we send out requests on your behalf to data brokers, who you may have never heard of, but may have your data. Hope this is helpful!
Haven’t seen any improvements yet
While I appreciate all the time and work invested in this app and the concept, it just continues to not function in certain areas, even months later. Why aren’t the reported bugs getting fixed? When swiping a company left or right, there are other options displayed on the screen that simply don’t work. You try to Hide a company (because menstrual products are not relevant), but it does not work. You tap the section to go back to the previous item, but it does nothing. Those are just the most obvious ones.
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Response from developer
Thank you for the feedback! We're currently working on a fix which will solve the feature's you listed. We're excited to continue to improve Permission Slip and would be excited to hear other feature suggestions, please reach out to permissionslip@cr.consumer.org with other suggestions or reporting of issues!
Wonderful App
I recently tried the Consumer Reports app, Permission Slip, on my iPhone and it's impressively effective for managing digital privacy. Its user-friendly interface offers to submit consumer rights requests. The app runs smoothly, integrating well with iOS, though it could benefit from more personalized recommendations. Overall, it's a vital tool for anyone prioritizing digital privacy, meriting a solid 5/5 stars.
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Has a ways to go still
While I appreciate all the time and work invested in this app and the concept, it just continues to not function in certain areas, even months later. Why aren’t the reported bugs getting fixed? When swiping a company left or right, there are other options displayed on the screen that simply don’t work. You try to Hide a company (because menstrual products are not relevant), but it does not work. You tap the section to go back to the previous item, but it does nothing. Those are just the most obvious ones.
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Assuming It Works
Assuming it works, it’s awesome. I’ve had one company agree to stop selling my info that I didn’t even know had my info, but 3 other sleazeballs flat-out refuse so far: cvs, intuit and yahoo. However, when this happens, the app doesn’t give you the option to go back and tell the company to delete your info altogether, or to stop stealing it to begin with, especially without prior permission and compensation. Also, a list of sleazeball companies that refuse the requests should be compiled and made very public in order to try and force them to stop stealing and profiting from the personal information of individuals, which by definition belongs only to each individual. Sleazeball denials so far: versium, walmart, starbucks, kohl’s, merkle, intuit, yahoo and cvs.
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Response from developer
Thank you for this great feedback! I've taken note of the features you would like to see to improve Permission Slip and will be passing them off to our team as we continue to work.
