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Good intentions absolutely are[0] compatible with the law... [0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mens_rea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mens_rea

• thaumasiotes 8y ago
  You'd need to cite the law for that, not just a concept that applies to some laws. The alternative to a mens rea requirement is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strict_liability https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strict_liability .
  • DanBC 8y ago
    https://gdpr-info.eu/art-83-gdpr/ https://gdpr-info.eu/art-83-gdpr/ > When deciding whether to impose an administrative fine and deciding on the amount of the administrative fine in each individual case due regard shall be given to the following > the intentional or negligent character of the infringement; A company with good intentions is going to be regulated less severely than a company who does't care.
    • pluma 8y ago
      Sure, but note how it also says "negligent". Ghostery is a privacy browser extension. They should be using something more sophisticated than a process so prone to human error when handling user data.
    • akhatri_aus 8y ago
      Yet another reason there is ambiguity in the terms. Most websites can portray themselves as good meaning. Socially defined justice is not really the law.