Effectively, GDPR only applies to EU nationals. US folks have no such rights and anyone even remotely associated with an institution like U of M are forced to agree to whatever data terms and policies U of M wants.
It contrasts with FOIA and public records acts, of course, so there is a wealth of rabbit holes to go down on exactly where lines get drawn, but saying "no such rights" is simply inaccurate. If you work with public institutions you get pulled in both directions.
codingdave|2 years ago
Here is the US privacy act for individuals: https://www.justice.gov/opcl/privacy-act-1974
It contrasts with FOIA and public records acts, of course, so there is a wealth of rabbit holes to go down on exactly where lines get drawn, but saying "no such rights" is simply inaccurate. If you work with public institutions you get pulled in both directions.