@paullewismoney I was told I couldn't buy an item from Carphone Warehouse (in PC World) w/o sharing my details. The till wouldn't allow it?
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@C7RKY@paullewismoney Were you refused service? IMO - usually they only want details when you bring back a refund... -
@MatSilk@paullewismoney The woman said the till software wouldn't let her sell the item to me, if I didn't provide my details. I refused. -
@C7RKY@paullewismoney Weird, what shop? -
@MatSilk@paullewismoney It was a Carephone Warehouse franchise, within a branch of PC World. I was gobsmacked by the demand tbh. -
@C7RKY@paullewismoney Ah, now I’m not surprised. Telecommunications companies love a bit of customer data. -
@MatSilk@paullewismoney I'm sure they do, but I wonder...are they allowed to refuse to sell items unless personal details are provided? -
@C7RKY@paullewismoney If it was for a contract phone, your essentially taking a loan paid back monthly, so personal details make sense here -
@MatSilk@paullewismoney Nope. Just a sim-free handset. Straightforward purchase. Nothing I can see that gives them the right to demand info
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@C7RKY@paullewismoney hmmm, not sure but think its okay 4u2 tell them 2 wake up and smell the coffee as u walk out the door#Jokers -
@PatelElias@paullewismoney I don't think they're used to people refusing to buy things on that basis, but that's exactly what they got. :) -
@C7RKY@paullewismoney end of day we prob get the brands/politicians/media/processedfood we deserve...if only more voted with their feet :-)
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@C7RKY @TinaQ60@paullewismoney No but every time you use credit card your purchasing habits are known -
@colinsmartone @TinaQ60@paullewismoney Indeed. Which is why I no longer use any debit/credit/loyalty cards wherever possible. Hard though.
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@C7RKY >> OK to ask. No obligation to do so. -
@paullewismoney But they claimed they couldn't sell me the item unless I disclosed my details. Is it lawful to refuse sale on that basis?
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