You're probably very aware of the fact not all EU law makers are elected... and that "protecting the privacy of their constituents" is probably not really their

You're probably very aware of the fact not all EU law makers are elected... and that "protecting the privacy of their constituents" is probably not really their intentions either. Arranging laws so they can fine US companies Billions for succeeding where EU companies fail? that's probably more like their goal. The EU is full of countries (I can speak for France, "my" country) who show no respect for privacy (France has installed black boxes at every ISP to monitor everybody, and nobody cares). And now we're trying to "protect" EU citizens? Seriously? People are so brain washed to accept limits to their own freedom... GDPR will not give you more freedom if it's used to prevent sane competition from outside the EU... GDPR will harm Europeans. Restrictions never make you more free.