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Linux players getting banned on Apex Legends again
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Send them the GDPR horror letter
Source: https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/reform/rules-business-and-organisations/dealing-citizens/do-we-always-have-delete-personal-data-if-person-asks_en
It's also worth giving them the benefit of a doubt. It might be just a bug or an oversight.
I don't see how player data even would be worth risking GDPR fines. But at least you don't have to worry about it.
You can't delete your account if you're banned? Seems a bit iffy.
A GDPR request could accomplish that easily. They will obviously need to keep some amount of information so you just can't make a new account.
How long ago did you contact them? If they haven't done what you asked within 30 days*, you should report it to your country's data protection agency. I also recommend that you inform EA that you are willing to do that, if they are not cooperating.
*In some cases they can extend the deadline a bit, but in general it's 30 days.
So just like Reddit does if I'm not mistaken ?
EA ruin my favorite gaming franchise: Battlefield
Or DICE did under the supervision of the geniuses over at EA.
Now I will never get to play another Battlefield game...
So yeah, it's better to stay away from EA products.