Yes, GDPR really is a force for good. It is also a bit of a bugger to prepare for (I own a small UK based IT business) but it is a good thing in my opinion. T

Yes, GDPR really is a force for good. It is also a bit of a bugger to prepare for (I own a small UK based IT business) but it is a good thing in my opinion. There are ~0.5 billion EU citizens and GDP is roughly 22% of the world. So it has some clout. The EU as a whole has decided that people's data is important and have come up with some rules about the same. Bear in mind the EU is a very diverse place and getting 28 states to agree on something is akin to cat herding. I am still in shock about it. I am also very happy about it but it is only a start. Getting FB and Co into line will take a lot longer as will the world getting a decently diversified and mutually compatible, healthy social presence environment working.