since GDPR “right to be forgot” became a thing I have filed a Deletion Request for every job I have left.
It goes a really long way to help you not be pestered by previous employers or clients. Even when I leave a job on good terms I file a request, normally with a note “this is just a formality, I do it for everyone”
If I leave a job on bad terms, or neutral, where I simply do not want to be contacted (I was your employee, never your friend) I just send a template with my details.
Anyway, long story short. A recent employer contacted me, after I sent in this request. An employer I was on bad terms with, and I said “how do you still have my personal phone number” by text, he replied with “it is still on your file”.
I reminded them about my GDPR request and told them not to contact me again.
I am beyond furious.
What would you do?