Download all of your GitHub data(github.blog) |
Download all of your GitHub data(github.blog) |
This would be amazing for doing the first time import on a competitor's platform too. Nothing says you have to feed the downloaded archive into a GHES target.
And it was created in 2011, when GDPR and other data export regulations didn't exist.
> Now you can better understand what information we store, so you can make informed choices about how you use GitHub.
> Download all of your data
Lies, there is no search query or visit logs in exported data, I do not believe that you aren't storing it, so compared to GDPR request this is useless.
> Your trust is our first priority. That’s why we’re making it easy to get all of the data connected to your profile, whenever you need it. Now you can better understand what information we store, so you can make informed choices about how you use GitHub.
Having not the best personal history/response, I get the feeling there was some auditable event that we'd want to see; they're making the bet that folks won't. Corporate moves in particular rarely serve just one purpose. Make the data available for whatever reason, dress it up in PR; sure. Also drop responsibility.
It's probably interesting to revisit with all of these Copilots floating around.
Ultimately, to your point, GDPR wouldn't be notable. I'm skeptical because they're speaking: if this truly was the first priority... the announcement wouldn't exist.