[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #3244: Data Protection and Bank Detail issues

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#3244: Data Protection and Bank Detail issues
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 Reporter:  Hugo Finley                 |       Owner:
     Type:  defect                      |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal                      |   Milestone:
Component:  WordCamp Site & Plugins     |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-patch good-first-bug  |
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Comment (by andreamiddleton):

 Replying to [comment:5 TJNowell]:
 > Bank account information is considered personally identifiable
 information, and covered under numerous privacy and data protection laws.
 >
 > Also keep in mind that if I submit a reimbursement, it's not just
 visible to me and central, but it's also visible to all of my organisers
 who now know my home address and bank details.

 If we restricted user access for reimbursement requests -- making it
 possible for only the  reimbursement requester and the super-admin who
 reviews the request to access it -- it seems like that would resolve this
 issue.

 Is there any way that could backfire on us?

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Ticket URL: <https://meta.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/3244#comment:8>
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