Tag Archives: data privacy

A Data Request Form

Posted on November 17, 2020 by way0utwest

This week I’m in the PASS Virtual Summit, watching some sessions around other work. Unlike a regular conference, I have more distractions, and I have other commitments. So while I have to be around to deliver or chat during a … Continue reading →

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SQL Server Phone Home

Posted on October 26, 2020 by way0utwest

A few versions ago Microsoft added the Customer Experience Improvement Service to the SQL Server platform. This is the CEIP service, and it comes with SQL Server. It is designed to get telemetry from your operation of a SQL Server … Continue reading →

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Aiming for Better Data Governance

Posted on September 16, 2020 by way0utwest

At Redgate, we have customers all over the world. I’m lucky that I get to work with, and sometimes meet, people dealing with all sorts of situations, environments, and even regional challenges. As a dev and DBA, I’ve never worried … Continue reading →

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Location Data Privacy

Posted on August 17, 2020 by way0utwest

I caught a post from Bruce Schneier that references an article about a company collecting location data from numerous apps (WSJ, AndroidAuthority). This is legal, though the company has ties to the US government. As expected, there are people upset … Continue reading →

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