I agree that hasty regulation would probably have more unintended side effects; however the other points still stand. Prohibition, for example, is always accomp

I agree that hasty regulation would probably have more unintended side effects; however the other points still stand. Prohibition, for example, is always accompanied by a black market. There is _always_ an unintended consequence of any regulation. GDPR will likely add a tax on individuals as large companies pass through compliance expenses to us. Real privacy threats (INCLUDING THE EU) GDPR is meant to block will still continue to operate.