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Old 06-07-2006, 03:03 PM   #144
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Originally Posted by Bobblehead
Well, privacy laws (Alberta has one of the strictest) say that you cannot collect and maintain data outside of your business. This is supposed to prevent companies from selling their customer lists to telemarketers. In this case I seem to recall that since 99+% of customers aren't ever going to be a problem it was illegal to store personal information (drivers license #, DOB, etc.) If the data was ever stolen or abused, people could sue Penny Lane for big $.

Also, IANAL but don't think the bar can have you sign a waiver to let them do anything they want. Even if you have signed it, if you can prove negligence (for one thing) on their part, you can still sue. It does prevent you from trying to sue by saying, "I wasn't aware that (fill in blank)", but you can still sue for other causes.
Thanks for that post. That was interesting.

I seem to recall Futureshop taking down pretty much everything but your dog's name whenever you buy something. I would think clubs can get around this rule saying you have to sign up to be allowed in, and here is the application. And make the club a "Members Only" thing. It's a pain in the ass at first, but at least they would know who is causing trouble if it ever starts.
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