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Law is not like code but the GDPR is so vague and open to interpretation that it gives almost no real guidance and instead puts you at the whims of whatever the
by throwaway8581 6y ago
Law is not like code but the GDPR is so vague and open to interpretation that it gives almost no real guidance and instead puts you at the whims of whatever the current enforcer thinks.
- Nursie 6y agoIt gives plenty of guidance and the 'enforcer', if one ever appears (vanishingly unlikely) is bound to be collaborative rather than adversarial, at least in the early stages. I really don't get the fear mongering over this.
- throwaway8581 6y agoSeveral companies have already been fined by the various country level data protection authorities that enforce the GDPR. So I'm not sure what you're talking about.
- loopz 6y agoSo? Is it better they leave security holes wide open, share private data or don't practice data minimization.
- ric2b 6y agoGDPR has been in place for years now, why are people still spreading this narrative that it's super complex and dangerous for every company? Where are the examples of companies following the spirit of it getting punished regardless?
- throwaway8581 6y agoEnforcement has been light. Companies are still living in fear of an uncertain regime that means whatever the government body accusing you of violating says it means. A primary function of law is to give you certainty of your obligations.
- ric2b 6y agoRight, so this is little more than FUD. The law is clear that enforcement is primarily done via helping companies correct mistakes, not immediately handing out fines, and that's what has been happening.