• @MU5T4N6@feddit.org
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    4512 days ago

    It’s annoying, but from a data security point of view it makes sense, personal information like that is more secure behind the login on their website than in an e-mail in plain text.

    • @grue@lemmy.world
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      1112 days ago

      That should be my choice, not theirs. I should at least be able to opt into having useful information directly in the email!

      • @MU5T4N6@feddit.org
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        1312 days ago

        I agree with you, but it’s easier for those companies to just do one option, rather than offer user/customer choices which would create additional effort both technical on the backend and legally.

    • @mad_lentil@lemmy.ca
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      311 days ago

      When it’s billing data I can see it, but if it’s a notification that someone sent you a message, you know there’s no reason they can’t include the message text. They just want your engagement (looking at you, LinkedIn).

      • @MU5T4N6@feddit.org
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        10 days ago

        No, you’re absolutely right. Hiding a message behind a login is essentially linkedin style click baiting.