diff --git a/gdpr/db/data-privacy.cds b/gdpr/db/data-privacy.cds
index 8d5572cc..e4bddc5b 100644
--- a/gdpr/db/data-privacy.cds
+++ b/gdpr/db/data-privacy.cds
@@ -25,11 +25,9 @@ annotate bookshop.Customers with @(Communication.Contact  : {
         surname: lastName,
         given:   firstName
     },
+    email: emailAddress
 }); 
 
-annotate bookshop.Customers.emailAddress with @Communication.IsEmailAddress;
-
-
 // annotations for Audit Log
 annotate bookshop.Customers with @AuditLog.Operation: {Read: true, Insert: true, Update: true, Delete: true};