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Re:Facebook to change user terms, limiting effect of EU priv... by pilsetnieks on Thursday April 19, 2018 @11:58AM (#16876960)
Not really. For example, if Facebook Inc. establishes a "Totally not FB LLC" for the purpose of skirting GDPR, Facebook Inc. is still the data controller according to the law, as it is directing the data collection and purpose, even if "Totally not FB LLC" does all of the handling as a data processor. Except now the fine is levied on the total turnover of both companies, not just one.
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Re:Facebook to change user terms, limiting effect of EU priv... by morgante on Thursday April 19, 2018 @12:13PM (#16877102)
Right, I meant it's just as "possible" in the sense of it not really being practically possible.
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