> > However, WhatsApp Ireland, which had previously set aside €77.5m for a possible fine > Right there. The cost of violations is priced in. Companies actually

> > However, WhatsApp Ireland, which had previously set aside €77.5m for a possible fine > Right there. The cost of violations is priced in. Companies actually misbehave and simply accept a potential fine as a business expense. this is standard procedure, nothing special. all companies, large or small, set aside funds for possible fines when facing an investigation.