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I was wondering about this too: MZ's leaked cheatsheet said "... don't mention we are GDPR-compliant already". GDPR-compliant, not GDPR-like. He never brought t
by lainga 9y ago
I was wondering about this too: MZ's leaked cheatsheet said "... don't mention we are GDPR-compliant already". GDPR-compliant, not GDPR-like. He never brought that speaking point up. Does this mean FB can comply with GDPR everywhere but will choose not to?
- madeofpalk 9y agoIt wasn't brought up in yesterday's hearings, but Facebook/MZ has actually avoided making any sort of commitment as to whether they will apply GDPR globally, or just within Europe.
- roymurdock 9y agoGDPR compliance limits the data they can collect, which makes their product (ad space) less valuable, which reduces order volume/price, which reduces stock price, which means they will avoid if possible.
- madeofpalk 9y agoDoes it actually? My understanding of GDPR is that it's more about notifications and responding to requests rather than limiting companies from doing things.
- tareqak 9y agoIn terms of software, it usually takes more effort to segregate/separate features (think like an having if-statement, "IF IP-address from EUROPE" versus not), so I definitely think it's both possible and technically easier to give GDPR protections to everyone. However, there might be data storage and reporting requirements that I am unaware of and are onerous to deliver. Cynically though, giving GDPR protections to all users will probably affect the quality of their ad-targeting process, and therefore, Facebook's bottom line.
- ThrustVectoring 9y agoGDPR compliance seems pretty all-or-nothing. It wouldn't be sane to respond to a "hello, are you complying with GDPR for my data" letter with "You aren't a European citizen so we don't have to". If you're wrong, you get screwed over. The only sane options IMHO is either set things up to be GDPR compliant or to have zero business presence in Europe and tell them to pound sand.