“We’re deleting everything in a week because we got acquired/ran out of money”. This is a familiar scene when a startup shuts down. It’s why I’ve wondered if users deserve a “Data Portability Bill Of Rights”. Startups could sign it, pledging a way for users to access or export what they poured in if the company goes under. Those that signed it would get a badge signaling their commitment, which would instill confidence in […]
