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I think it will bring them under more scrutiny and rightfully so. But this sounds like a misunderstanding, both of the GDPR and user sentiment, enforced without

I think it will bring them under more scrutiny and rightfully so. But this sounds like a misunderstanding, both of the GDPR and user sentiment, enforced without discussion from the top. They responded quickly, humbly, and transparently in reversing the decision. I'm not sure about long-term erosion of trust, although this may harm subscription levels or contract negotiation in the medium term

tssva 7y ago
An employee comment in the relevant merge request indicates that they are already knowing non-compliant with the GDPR. While I applaud their openness I wonder if this will comeback to bite them.
- Omin 7y ago
  Do you have a link (or screenshot) of that comment?
  - tofof 7y ago
    "This is because we suspect that we are not currently in compliance but cannot expressly call out the gaps until the DPIAs are complete. (Actually, by not having the DPIAs, we are, on our face, out of compliance with GDPR regulations.)" https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/merge_requests/14182#note_204187905 https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/merge_requests/14182#no... The author, @cciresi is Candice Ciresi, their Director of Global Risk and Compliance. https://i.imgur.com/52DUErO.png https://i.imgur.com/52DUErO.png