Re:Brazil fines Facebook $1.6M for improper sharing of user ...
by arkitaip on Monday December 30, 2019 @04:28PM
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Deterrent? The low cost is basically an invitation to continue their dirty work.
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Re:Brazil fines Facebook $1.6M for improper sharing of user ...
by juusto on Monday December 30, 2019 @04:31PM
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Can't believe I will defend Facebook but here it goes.
The purpose of a fine is not to bankrupt a company but to be a slap in the wrist to avoid further behaviour. Just like a speeding ticket won't dent my pay check this won't be a blip in the radar of Facebook, but if they continue expect the fines to grow more and more.
I ask again, what would an appropriate amount for a fine be?
Re:Brazil fines Facebook $1.6M for improper sharing of user ...
by flashgordon on Monday December 30, 2019 @04:42PM
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Given (ad) revenue is proportional to number of users's data exploited, a variable amount seems fair and yet won't result in bankruptcy. So since you are asking again, how about 1% of annual revenue.