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Hosting data locally in EU doesn't solve privacy problem because the servers are still operated by USA companies that can (and obviously will) share the data wi
by codedokode 11y ago
Hosting data locally in EU doesn't solve privacy problem because the servers are still operated by USA companies that can (and obviously will) share the data with NSA. The solution is to create more local services so the data never leave the country. It is also better economy-wise so the money stay in the country too.
- M2Ys4U 11y agoThat's one thing that the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)[0] which is in the legislative pipeline at the moment is looking to fix. The proposals include being able to levy a fine up to €1,000,000 or up to 5% of the annual worldwide turnover (whichever is greater) if they fail to comply with EU data protection rules. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Data_Protection_Regulation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Data_Protection_Regula...
- codedokode 11y agoSuch violation would be extremely hard to prove if the data were exported to US via secure channels.