> Most consumer protection laws are not enforced like this. It's not about actual enforcement, it's about perceived risks. Take for example recent legislation

> Most consumer protection laws are not enforced like this. It's not about actual enforcement, it's about perceived risks. Take for example recent legislation regarding HTTP cookies in EU -- it has stirred up quite a bit of FUD, slowing down use of this handy utility for decent purposes. Not because of some widespread persecution, but exactly because Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt on behalf of the good-willed netizens. Meanwhile, the proverbial Bad Guys do not care anyway.