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That is incorrect. GDPR allows hoarding data from consumers, but requires explicit consent. The business model of FB is to offer a free service in exchange of c
by vesinisa 8y ago
That is incorrect. GDPR allows hoarding data from consumers, but requires explicit consent. The business model of FB is to offer a free service in exchange of consent to tracking and targeted ads. Hoards of internet users are already 'hooked' on FB, and would consent to sharing anything with them if it's a prerequisite to participate in the platform.
New and coming businesses require jumping through more hoops to implement GDPR, while big players with their lawyer armies have no trouble adjusting to regulation, hindering competition.
- zAy0LfpBZLC8mAC 8y ago> and would consent to sharing anything with them if it's a prerequisite to participate in the platform. It has to be freely given consent, so it cannot be a prerequisite.
- JumpCrisscross 8y agoFacebook has armies of lawyers and lobbyists dealing with this ambiguity in each of the EU’s twenty-eight capitals.
- 20after4 8y agoYou are free to not use Facebook.
- zAy0LfpBZLC8mAC 8y agoAnd I am free to use Facebook and not consent. Your point being?