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Requiring CPF in pharmacies can export personal data; understand the risks and your rights as a consumer
Did you know that informing Can the CPF at the pharmacy put your personal data at risk? The practice, common in several establishments, generated investigations, with emphasis on the Regional Attorney's Office for Citizens' Rights in Rio de Janeiro, which is investigating the misuse of this information. The main fear is the creation of databases with purchase history from consumers, which could be sold to third-party companies, according to the FDR website.
What are the risks of providing your CPF at the pharmacy?
By providing your CPF, you may expose your personal data to various risks, As:
- Directed Marketing: Companies may use your data to send you personalized offers and promotions, which can be considered invasive.
- Data Sale: There is a risk that your data may be sold to other companies without your authorization.
- Fraud: Your data can be used to commit fraud, such as opening bank accounts in your name or making inappropriate purchases.
Specialist Marina Costa, a collaborator at FDR, warns that seniors over 60 years of age in particular should be extra careful when sharing data in pharmacies.
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Your rights as a consumer
The General Data Protection Law (LGPD) offers important rights to consumers, including:
- Access to Your Data: You have the right to know what information about you is stored.
- Data correction: If any data is incorrect, you can request a correction.
- Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your information from the databases.
- Objection to Data Processing: You can object to the use of your data for certain purposes.
What to do before providing your CPF?
Before providing your data, please follow these guidelines:
- Ask the Pharmacy: Ask specifically about the data collection and how it will be used.
- Read the Privacy Policy: Check how your data will be treated, ensuring transparency in collection.
- Reporting Irregularities: If you feel that your rights have been violated, report it to Procon or consumer protection agencies.
Remember: data collection is permitted by law, but must be done transparently, with your express consent. Protect yourself and be aware of the use of your personal information!
