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The other way to look at it is that HN is too small to go after as in it would cost more in lawyers than they could recoup, possibly.

• jeroenhd 4y ago
  The GDPR doesn't allow people to start lawsuits. The law is upheld by government agencies, which usually give small companies a chance to fall in line before starting a lawsuit. They're also mostly focused on European businesses and most likely won't act until they receive enough complaints. When it comes to lawyer fees, governments seem to have quite a pool of money when it comes to enforcing the law.
  • blibble 4y ago
    > The GDPR doesn't allow people to start lawsuits. it most certainly does the national authorities should be the first avenue, but if they don't agree with you you can go after the company directly
    • jeroenhd 4y ago
      I suppose, but it'll take months before you can even start taking action by yourself, and you'll have to find a good reason to disagree with the DPA's lawyers. The DPA declaring your case unenforceable certainly doesn't help your chances; maybe if the DPA doesn't have time for your complaint do you have a chance. Even then the recouped damage is minimal if you win. The GDPR is not like many other laws that give way to massive civil suits.