Scan Apps & Data Ownership: Know Your Rights

When you scan a receipt with an app, who really owns that data? In a world driven by digital tracking and analytics, knowing your rights over your ticket data is critical. Many users don’t realize how much information a simple receipt can reveal — or how easily it can be used without their knowledge.

You are the data owner

Under the GDPR and other privacy regulations, you remain the legal owner of any personal data collected by an app. That includes:

• Scanned images of your receipts
• Metadata like time, location, and merchant
• Purchase details, tags, and categories

Apps may process this data to provide services, but they cannot sell, share, or profile you without your informed consent.

Your key rights with scan apps:

• Right to access: View what data has been collected
• Right to portability: Export your data in usable formats
• Right to rectification: Correct errors or mislabels
• Right to erasure: Permanently delete your data on request

What to look for in a trustworthy app

Choose scan apps that:

• Offer clear privacy policies and user controls
• Don’t force you to create an account
• Allow local data storage with optional sync

ScanTicket: privacy by design

With no mandatory login and user-controlled storage, ScanTicket puts your rights first. Delete or export your tickets anytime, and rest easy knowing your information isn’t being monetized.

Conclusion: Data ownership isn’t optional — it’s your right. Always read the fine print and choose apps that respect your control over your digital life.

📲 The app is available on iPhone and iPad. ScanTicket on the App Store