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The purpose of GDPR is to help abusers legitimise the data they collect. Before GDPR it was a grey area, because users didn't explicitly consent to anything - G

The purpose of GDPR is to help abusers legitimise the data they collect. Before GDPR it was a grey area, because users didn't explicitly consent to anything - GDPR fixes that. Ubiquitous pop ups where you agree for your data to be collected and processed, trained users to consent to anything that comes their way and corporations now have legal basis to use, process and sell that data. It was quite clever - make people believe the legislation is for their benefit, whereas in reality it has been created to help with data abuse and make money off of it.

MattPalmer1086 4y ago
That's an unduly cynical take in my opinion. GDPR isn't about web sites and cookie preferences, although that is the most visible effect to users. I'd happily replace that whole cookie mess.
withinboredom 4y ago
> trained users to consent to anything that comes their way and corporations now have legal basis to use, process and sell that data. Sorta? I don't consent to much when I get the pop-up. You can revoke consent at any time as well and you're entitled to the data the company has on you.
- varispeed 4y ago
  Average person don't understand what they click on and they just want the pop up the get out of their way. You have a bias for being a tech person who understand this, but vast majority of people have no idea what it is about and they just consent because they don't care or know the impact of their decision.
  - withinboredom 4y ago
    Most people I know are not tech savvy and from shoulder surfing, they click no to consent. One couple I know won’t even install an app if it asks for their location.
  - SiempreViernes 4y ago
    > vast majority of people have no idea what it is about and they just consent Do you have a link to the study that shows this?
Nextgrid 4y ago
The GDPR has strict regulations on what counts as valid data processing consent. 90% of the consent popups you see out there do not fit that criteria and any "consent" obtained via them doesn't count.
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MattPalmer1086 4y ago

That's an unduly cynical take in my opinion. GDPR isn't about web sites and cookie preferences, although that is the most visible effect to users. I'd happily replace that whole cookie mess.

withinboredom 4y ago

> trained users to consent to anything that comes their way and corporations now have legal basis to use, process and sell that data. Sorta? I don't consent to much when I get the pop-up. You can revoke consent at any time as well and you're entitled to the data the company has on you.

varispeed 4y ago
Average person don't understand what they click on and they just want the pop up the get out of their way. You have a bias for being a tech person who understand this, but vast majority of people have no idea what it is about and they just consent because they don't care or know the impact of their decision.
- withinboredom 4y ago
  Most people I know are not tech savvy and from shoulder surfing, they click no to consent. One couple I know won’t even install an app if it asks for their location.
- SiempreViernes 4y ago
  > vast majority of people have no idea what it is about and they just consent Do you have a link to the study that shows this?

Nextgrid 4y ago

The GDPR has strict regulations on what counts as valid data processing consent. 90% of the consent popups you see out there do not fit that criteria and any "consent" obtained via them doesn't count.

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