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This is another example of the EU trying to "tax" US companies through fines. If you disagree with how Google uses your data _you have a choice_, stop using Goo
by marcrosoft 7y ago
This is another example of the EU trying to "tax" US companies through fines. If you disagree with how Google uses your data _you have a choice_, stop using Google!
- TazeTSchnitzel 7y agoBut you don't have a choice. Google's advertising systems track you regardless of whether you use Google. You have to avoid any site which uses Google advertising.
- danielscrubs 7y agoThat’s never been our (socialist) way. That’s the USA way. The governments will go after companies no matter what legalese they get the customers to sign if it’s the best interest of the citizens. You could flip the whole thing: why doesn’t Google just ban EU customers? Just try to understand that we are culturally different from you guys and try to keep in mind both perspectives as if Google was not an American company.
- glenndebacker 7y agoYeah there is just one problem... European companies are also getting fines when they don’t play by the rules. And in some cases very hefty fines... The whole “US taxing” argument is produced by people who would know how ridiculous that claim is if they would look further than US borders.
- pergadad 7y agoSorry but this is a very uninformed comment. 1) there's no one "taxing" anyone 2) this is not a judgement, its the start of an investigation into rule violation 3) this investigation was launched after a formal complaint by another company. If Google finds others in violation it can equally file complaints 4) it's not the EU doing the investigation, but rather the Irish data protection authority. Please read the information closely rather than just assume it confirms whatever preconceptions you bring to the table.