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True, but GDPR does not automatically apply to global companies that just happen to get used by EU citizens. There are two separate conditions, either one is su
by dahart 5y ago
True, but GDPR does not automatically apply to global companies that just happen to get used by EU citizens. There are two separate conditions, either one is sufficient, but if neither are met then GDPR does not apply. The company must either offer services to EU citizens directly, or profile behavior of EU citizens, e.g. via direct advertising within Europe. See Recitals 23 and 24 https://gdpr.eu/Recital-23-Applicable-to-processors-not-established-in-the-Union-if-data-subjects-within-the-Union-are-targeted/ https://gdpr.eu/Recital-23-Applicable-to-processors-not-esta...
- alexaholic 5y agoYes, see also my other comment https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27278939 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27278939