Re:Regulating Big Tech makes them stronger, so they need com...
by lwhi on Tuesday November 05, 2019 @05:54AM
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It does change the way we culturally view the practices relating to privacy though.
I think a lot of the net effect of legislation like GDPR, can be viewed through the lens of 'in essence'. Ultimately, it's setting in place a culture where companies need to think twice before monitoring users without consent.
The smaller companies are more likely to build their companies with a view to good practice, while the larger companies can be brought closer to an acceptable line through punitive measures.
I think a lot of the net effect of legislation like GDPR, can be viewed through the lens of 'in essence'. Ultimately, it's setting in place a culture where companies need to think twice before monitoring users without consent.
The smaller companies are more likely to build their companies with a view to good practice, while the larger companies can be brought closer to an acceptable line through punitive measures.