Are computer repair shops allowed to look at your files?

The simple answer to your question is, yes, there are situations where we as techs cannot avoid looking at your personal files. The ethical among us will avoid it whenever possible, even including detailed descriptions of when we will and will not in our contracts.

Can a mechanic legally keep your car if it’s unsafe?

Generally speaking, a mechanic doesn’t have the right to keep your car, no matter how unsafe the car is to drive. There is no law that says a mechanic can keep your car and require you to make repairs. This doesn’t mean it’s a good idea to take your car without getting the repairs.

Do phone repair shops look at your files?

Originally Answered: Do phone repair shops look at your pictures? They may not actively go through your content, but if they find anything that may be suspicious or illegal, they will usually contact the Police and the phone will be confiscated for investigation.

Does Geek Squad look at your pictures?

Yes, Geek Squad can search your files and hand you over to the police – Naked Security.

Do phone technicians look through your personal stuff?

The technicians at repair centers are not allowed to hack your phone or use your private information or even look into it unless required. Other than that you can be very sure that your phone is safe and no technician will hack into it.

How do you know if your mechanic is scamming you?

10 Signs that Your Mechanic is Cheating You

The Neverending Repair.
The Scare Attempt.
Fishy Terms.
Cheap Spares.
Unnecessary Repairs.
Refusal to Show the Old Car Parts.
Straying From the Manual.
Bad Explanations.

Can you refuse to pay mechanics?

Even if you are unsatisfied with the mechanic’s explanation of the difference between the estimate and the final charge, keep in mind that if you refuse to pay a repair bill — even a bill in dispute — the mechanic has the legal right to keep your car until you pay.

Do they go through your phone when you get it fixed?

4. Repair centers hack into your phones. Now, this myth is totally invalid, no repair centers and their technicians have time or interest to invade your phone’s privacy. The technicians at repair centers are not allowed to hack your phone or use your private information or even look into it unless required.

Can phone repair shops steal your phone?

Not exactly steal, but they could take out the newer one and put old ones. Also if they are unauthorised or your device is out of warranty, they could simply take out a necessary part, tell you that the phone was destroyed and they couldn’t revive it. Though this is highly unlikely, it does sometimes happen.

Does Geek Squad steal data?

Geek Squad employees are thought to have carried out surreptitious searches of computers that were submitted for repairs. Upon flagging illegal content, FBI agents would be called in to review the images or video, and seize the device if necessary.

Should I wipe my laptop before repair?

There is no need to format your operating system or wipe out everything on the disk. You can let your Windows operating system and the antivirus software be as it is. Uninstall as many other software as is possible & convenient – including their Settings, User Data, and History.

What to do if a car is not picked up?

On the others we send a certified letter after two weeks for storage charges if not picked up. This usually takes care of it. and they are not your type of client you wants. Abandoned vehicles our a different story and different laws. Look for a payment book generally some one is looking for it.

What happens if a customer does not pick up her computer?

Ask a lawyer – it’s free! You have your customer’s signed agreement that states clearly that the equipment is abandoned if not picked up (and paid for?) within 30 days after the repair is complete. Her computer became yours 31 days after you completed the repair. You can at this moment do whatever it is you do with abandoned equipment…

Is there a policy on customers not picking up cars?

Today, I demanded 50% down before I start work. This is how any suspected high risk job should be sold or any job that comes close to the value of the vehicle. On another note, I once had a car come up missing, I called the customer to see if he had picked it up, but he said no.

Can you keep the check and not fix your car?

There is still a lien on the car. Answer: In general, when you make a claim against your own auto insurance policy, you can choose to “cash out” and receive money as compensation (minus your deductible amount ) instead of having your insurer pay a body shop to fix your vehicle.