Sam Huckin

Persistent citizen of the European Union, casual commentator and a fan of running foolishly far for fun.

[Sam Huckin @samhuckin]

How is it that an organisation as big as @JohnLewisRetail is still using opt-out as its default rather than opt-in?

The @ICOnews state that “Consent requires a positive opt-in. Don’t use pre-ticked boxes or any other method of default consent.”

#gdpr #dataprotection

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This is @TheGymGroup Kings Heath, where toilet rolls NOT constantly falling on you is a privilege, not a right.

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My membership at ⁦@TheGymGroup⁩ #kingsheath lapsed over a year ago and I recently restarted it.
This fire panel was showing a fault then and is still showing a fault now. I believe the tone (sound on) is designed to prompt action…

#firesafety #irritating

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@RishiSunak If that means we actually receive adequate public services, I’m all for it.

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Hi @RoyalMail - Are you aware that the preference choices on your app breach the @ICOnews GDPR guidance (effective for almost 6 years!) by requiring users to opt-out rather than opt-in?

“You must ask people to actively opt in. Don’t use pre-ticked boxes, opt-out boxes…”

#GDPR

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Hey, @MouldS - someone on Reddit thought you’d appreciate this pair of park bench plaques I spotted while picnicking with my daughter at the local park…

Poor Charles!

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Hey @ShellStationsUK - HELP!!!

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Hey, @Shell - I screwed up and forgot to pay for fuel at Bristol Rd, Bridgwater, today at approx 15:10.

Went in to get coffee and totally forgot about my fuel. I’ve tried to call the franchise to pay but the number’s not recognised - HELP!!!

#brainfart #idiot #honestmistake

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Hey, @Shell - I screwed up and forgot to pay for fuel at Bristol Rd, Bridgwater, today at approx 15:10.

Went in to get coffee and totally forgot about my fuel. I’ve tried to call the franchise to pay but the number’s not recognised - HELP!!!

#brainfart #idiot #honestmistake

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For over 7 years I’ve been on the @BhamCityCouncil waiting list for a council garage.
Today I’ve received this, advising that “improvements” will render my waiting time void.
As a software developer and a database manager, I can say this is bullshit.

@gardensinboots @cummins23

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Fantastic service at @wagamama_uk at Touchwood, Solihull today. Member of staff seated me and my toddler daughter for an ice cream and an alcohol-free beer, which was a great end to our trip to get new @StartRiteShoes dino trainers 🦖🦕 #kidfriendly #girldad

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@Bea2Sarah @RevRichardColes And, just like that, the European flag emoji ceased to convey a liberal and accepting mindset.

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I’ve recently become obsessive about learning how to say “farewell” in just about every spoken language…

Turns out I’m “bye curious”.

#dadjokes #joke #pun

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Out for the @PregnantScrewed #marchofthemummies with @HayleyHuckin and the Bean today in #brum

Our placard got some laughs and some sidelong glances from disapproving eyes 👀😂

#childcare #ChildCareBill #pregnantthenscrewed

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@_AV_it @BBCR1 @Ticketmaster Given how specific they’ve been about prohibited items I’m going to take the risk, I think.

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Can’t find any info on pram and pushchair access at @BBCR1 #bigweekend. Can anyone shed any light?

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@_AV_it @BBCR1 @Ticketmaster Well that’s poor 🤨

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@Fossy110 @RoadPolicing @SouthStaffsNPT 🔔🔚

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Walking down the middle aisle in @AldiUK today, momentarily mistook this vacuum cleaner handle for something else entirely and thought they were taking on @Lovehoney.

#aldi #mistaken #oops #lovehoney @TheArchBish0p

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Why is noone asking what happened to Oral-A?

Biggest cover up of the dental industry or was Oral-B just founded by a really humble person?

#thursdaythoughts @OralB

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Utterly baffled by @Morrisons in #stirchley...
Popped in to grab a bottle of champagne to celebrate my aunt going into remission and there was none in the alcohol chiller. There was, however, a selection of bad red wine being chilled (top right).
🤔🤨🤬
#lostsale #confused