Ask HN: Has MyFitnessPal sold customer data to Netflix?
I am fairly convinced that MyFitnessPal have sold personal data to Netflix.
I use a unique email address for each online service - e.g firstname.surname+myfitnesspal@domain.com.
I recently received an email at this unique address from Netflix. The email is legitimate and is definitely not a phishing attempt.
I have never used this email for any service other than MyFitnessPal.
Has anyone else received a similar email? Does anyone know whether this is even legal? I'm an EU citizen and I did not give consent for this to happen.
Thanks
Here's a copy of the email:
"Hey there, We’re the customer service team reaching out to help our newest members get started with Netflix. If you’d like to chat before you start your subscription, you can call 1-844-505-2993 with any questions. Also, there’s a bunch of information in our Help Center, including answers to common questions about how Netflix works. If you’re all set, finish your account setup to start watching. If there’s anything you need help with, don’t hesitate to contact us. Cheers, Netflix Customer Service"