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I agree with you that not everything is perfect in Germany with respect to data protection. Not even close. However, our data protection laws are uncontrovers
by tmalsburg2 9y ago
I agree with you that not everything is perfect in Germany with respect to data protection. Not even close. However, our data protection laws are uncontroversially stronger than elsewhere (specifically compared to the US), and I'm almost certain that the courts will find that Facebook violated them.
- deltron3030 9y agoMaybe, but what sucks about Germany and the EU is the arbitrary nature of many laws, enabling them to selectively punish those who don't play their game. By not being able to define clear boundaries, you give them the power to rule over who can succeed and who not. Data is what fuels businesses in the end.
- kazen44 9y ago> but what sucks about Germany and the EU is the arbitrary nature of many laws, In what way is the law used arbitrarily? I would like some sources for this claim.
- SCHiM 9y agoAFAIK the law in the US is much more arbitrary in the sense that a lot of it is case law. Until such a case has been before a jury, and jurisprudence has been established it's basically a coin toss. The thing that may feel arbitrary is simply the fact the laws in Europe actually enforce privacy, whereas a company, and people, form the US expect that these laws are teethless.