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> anyone can just sue (or threaten to sue) their competition over this This is wrong. Competitors (and only competitors) can send a cease-and-desist letter bas
by Grollicus 8y ago
> anyone can just sue (or threaten to sue) their competition over this
This is wrong.
Competitors (and only competitors) can send a cease-and-desist letter based on competition law, because ignoring GDPR gives an unfair advantage - even that only in Germany because the tool used here ("Abmahnungen") are a unique german thing.
They are also a common thing between companies that don't "like" each other and if you send one you can expect to get one back. Receiving one costs ~1000 € (goes to the opposing lawyer) so they don't hurt much and the only one profiting is the lawyer.
- zorkw4rg 8y agoYes competitors have an unjust advantage if they don't comply with GDRP and you can take legal action against them. There is no authority that goes around deciding when this actually makes sense or is harmful to the economy. Which was my point. > the only one profiting is the lawyer how would I not profit from my competition having to pay money, I don't care if I get the money.