So, if I download my Substack email list (for back up purposes) and store it on my computer or in my Cloud account, am I compliant with GDPR? I wouldn't use that list for anything other than back-up should Substack go down the tubes. And then, if they did, I'd write to everyone and explain what's happened, and what I intend to do, and then ask them if they want to re-subscribe to my new set up.
I ask because someone I was talking to seemed to think that downloading the email list wouldn't be compliant. (I'm in the UK).
I’m not familiar enough with the UK laws to advise. Maybe you have to declare the storage or such is not publicly available. But I would not go without a backup. So do check.
Hi Maanna
So, if I download my Substack email list (for back up purposes) and store it on my computer or in my Cloud account, am I compliant with GDPR? I wouldn't use that list for anything other than back-up should Substack go down the tubes. And then, if they did, I'd write to everyone and explain what's happened, and what I intend to do, and then ask them if they want to re-subscribe to my new set up.
I ask because someone I was talking to seemed to think that downloading the email list wouldn't be compliant. (I'm in the UK).
I’m not familiar enough with the UK laws to advise. Maybe you have to declare the storage or such is not publicly available. But I would not go without a backup. So do check.
Thanks, MaAnna.
You’re welcome