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> Wouldn't it be something if the EU focused on fostering a tech scene rather than attacking it. It really wouldn't. We're having the wrong conversation here.

> Wouldn't it be something if the EU focused on fostering a tech scene rather than attacking it. It really wouldn't. We're having the wrong conversation here. The reality is that these fines mean nothing for the average EU consumer. There's really no difference between a consumer in the EU, the US or China. As a EU consumer you win nothing from these fines. You won't be able to sue Google or any other company if they're abusing you or your data. You're just reading these stupid headlines about these huge fines and that's the end of it. Europe has huge power and could really change the way big companies work, but instead it chooses to do nothing but apply random huge fines here and there that change nothing in the grand scheme of things. It's a shame.

nonethewiser 1y ago
They get the fine money. Either to the EU (relieves tax burden on member states) or directly to member states depending on the situation.
- jasonsb 1y ago
  I'm not talking about those 10 EUR that I get as a european citizen. I'm talking about consumer friendly legislation. No amount of money will compensate for the fact that big corporations rule EU just like they rule any other place on this planet.
  - jacquesm 1y ago
    What do you think the GDPR is? Between 'Schrems' and the GDPR there has been a massive amount of change already and it is only gathering steam.
  - nonethewiser 1y ago
    >No amount of money will compensate for the fact that big corporations rule EU just like they rule any other place on this planet. That seems hard to quantify. But if it were true, why would the EU let large corporations operate in the EU? I suppose the answer would be they are only damaging some people but other value them? And EU is catering more to those other stakeholders? Personally I dont think large corporations have caused such incalculable harm to society but if they have, why even have them?

nonethewiser 1y ago

They get the fine money. Either to the EU (relieves tax burden on member states) or directly to member states depending on the situation.

jasonsb 1y ago
I'm not talking about those 10 EUR that I get as a european citizen. I'm talking about consumer friendly legislation. No amount of money will compensate for the fact that big corporations rule EU just like they rule any other place on this planet.
- jacquesm 1y ago
  What do you think the GDPR is? Between 'Schrems' and the GDPR there has been a massive amount of change already and it is only gathering steam.
- nonethewiser 1y ago
  >No amount of money will compensate for the fact that big corporations rule EU just like they rule any other place on this planet. That seems hard to quantify. But if it were true, why would the EU let large corporations operate in the EU? I suppose the answer would be they are only damaging some people but other value them? And EU is catering more to those other stakeholders? Personally I dont think large corporations have caused such incalculable harm to society but if they have, why even have them?