GDPR enforcer rules that IAB Europe’s consent popups are unlawful

Re:GDPR enforcer rules that IAB Europe’s consent popups are ... by tomjen3 on Wednesday February 02, 2022 @11:24AM (#30179704)

The GDPR doesn't apply to data that can't be related to a natural person. Those models would therefore no longer be under the scope.

Another example: You get consent from me, count your distinct visitors for January and I revoke my consent tomorrow. You do not have to change your visitor count retroactively.

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Re:GDPR enforcer rules that IAB Europe’s consent popups are ... by wizzwizz4 on Wednesday February 02, 2022 @12:27PM (#30180732)

> The GDPR doesn't apply to data that can't be related to a natural person. Those models would therefore no longer be under the scope.

Give me the models and a week, and I'll dox some people with them.

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Re:GDPR enforcer rules that IAB Europe’s consent popups are ... by xdennis on Wednesday February 02, 2022 @12:44PM (#30181035)

I don't think that's a fair example, because the issue is not about inaccurate data (the view count), but illegally gathered data.

An analog example would be stealing paint and painting your car with it. Should the paint be stripped off the car and given back? I don't know, but the victims are entitled to compensation, which isn't happening in the Google/Amazon case.

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Re:GDPR enforcer rules that IAB Europe’s consent popups are ... by tomjen3 on Wednesday February 02, 2022 @04:04PM (#30184054)

With your paint analogy, it feels like a "you wouldn't download car paint" situation.

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