Yeah but the point is that Google knows better than merely conform to the Law, especially in this era of irresponsible governments. They can and often do more

Yeah but the point is that Google knows better than merely conform to the Law, especially in this era of irresponsible governments. They can and often do more responsible things than just what is required. It is not true for every industry player, here again the corporate culture has its role, so yes a good set of laws would do a great good. Then again, that only comes from a responsible government/politics.