Feeling stonewalled, I decided to reach out to a friend who worked in data protection. Over coffee, I shared my story, showing her the photo I had taken at the supermarket. “This is troubling,” she said, examining the spreadsheet. “There are strict regulations about handling customer data. They could be in serious breach if this was left out by mistake.”
Her words gave me a new perspective. I realized I needed to approach this differently. “Should I contact a lawyer?” I asked, unsure of my next steps. “It might be worth considering,” she suggested, “but first, try gathering more evidence. See if anyone else has noticed similar issues.”
That evening, I posted anonymously on a local community forum, describing my experience and asking if others had faced similar concerns. Within hours, replies trickled in—some dismissive, others echoing my unease.
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