Can a shop get your name when using Apple Pay?
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@Madeleine I know! It has really freaked me out! I don’t understand how this could have happened and it’s making me very paranoid. My only concern is that if I raise the issue and they say I have no proof that it could be a total coincidence, which there is no way that it is. Also, if the person has my name might they also have my contact information? What if they were to come after me then. When you pay online with Apple it has your email address, address, phone number. It’s really freaked me out.
Having worked with e-commerce, when you purchase online, your name address and contact details can be seen by the business (as they will need to send an order confirmation and ship to you). Bank details absolutely not though so don’t worry there. It would be illegal for an employee to do anything with said details I believe, but human nature and all…anyway don’t be put off, it’s the same as your name and address being on a package coming to your house. I would say in this case it depends on the size of the store, huge retailer? Maybe complain. Independent? Not sure what there is to do. I completely understand how you may feel violated but try not to stress too much and make sure you don’t reuse passwords anywhere (you shouldn’t do this anyway) x
Ur this sounds like a huge confidentiality/GDPR breach and I would make a complaint! People from a shop shouldn’t be searching your details online with confidential financial information you have given.