Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
> However, putting aside the desirability of allowing contest sponsors
> to upload submitted logs to LotW, my logs (and those of any other
> station) are my personal "property" (or those of the station). I see
> nothing that gives an contest sponsor the right to release my logs
> for ANY purpose without my specific permission. To compel that
> permission as a condition of entry is absolutely wrong. Such conditions
> are the equivalent of an employer demanding access to the employee's
> personal bank accounts as a condition of employment and are
> unconscionable.
>
> Log checking is the equivalent of auditing of a company's financial
> statements or a consumer's "credit report." An auditor or credit
> bureau generally has access to personal or proprietary data but does
> not have the right to disclose that data and can be punished severely
> if they do so.
Considering that you haven't actually operated a contest in 20+ years, isn't it
a moot point for you, Joe ? Give it a rest. Let's not have a repeat of the same
"discussion" on this subject that we had about a year ago.
73,
Steve, N2IC
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