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Re:Use of Google Analytics declared illegal by French data p... by denton-scratch on Thursday February 10, 2022 @10:22AM (#30287356)
> we want to load JS from a CDN like literally everyone does

Well, carry on and load it, it's your server.

Oh, wait, you mean you want ME to load it, into MY browser? That's a problem - my browser only loads JS from the origin server, and only if I give it explicit permission.

As a developer, I deplore the use of CDNs to serve javascript libraries; you don't know what the CDN is going to serve to your users, it could change without warning and break your site.

Re:Use of Google Analytics declared illegal by French data p... by afiori on Thursday February 10, 2022 @10:38AM (#30287647)
Re:Use of Google Analytics declared illegal by French data p... by mwint on Thursday February 10, 2022 @10:29AM (#30287483)
You’re just illustrating why this isn’t an issue requiring legislation - anyone can block requests to whatever origin they like. No need for heavy handed gov’t getting involved in technical matters.
Re:Use of Google Analytics declared illegal by French data p... by Griffinsauce on Thursday February 10, 2022 @10:36AM (#30287620)
Anyone is a huge stretch. First people need awareness and secondly skill.

Neither is widespread. Leaving users, especially vulnerable ones, to the whims of businesses.

Privacy isn't a "technical matter".

Re:Use of Google Analytics declared illegal by French data p... by bryan_w on Thursday February 10, 2022 @10:56AM (#30287970)
So maybe the legislation should be that you have to pass a "internet operator" test to get a license that ensures you have the awareness and the skill. Because even if the current law protects you from GA, there are tons of other companies doing the same things and have no intention of stopping.

Better to protect the people from all the bad companies, not just the ones who do business in the EU, right?

Re:Use of Google Analytics declared illegal by French data p... by denton-scratch on Thursday February 10, 2022 @12:50PM (#30289908)
Sounds like protecting the people by leaving it to them, and (somehow) restricting their internet access if they haven't passed a course in internet jiu-jitsu.

And no: the GDPR isn't just about GA, and it isn't just about the internet; it's about any personal information.

Re:Use of Google Analytics declared illegal by French data p... by denton-scratch on Thursday February 10, 2022 @12:55PM (#30289970)
Ad-blockers and JS-blockers are essentially technical solutions; but you have to know to install them. If they were integrated into browsers (and defaulted to "on"), that would make privacy less of a technical matter.
Re:Use of Google Analytics declared illegal by French data p... by mwint on Thursday February 10, 2022 @10:42AM (#30287734)
If the large news outlets took a couple days to educate people, they’d know how. It’s not that complicated.
Re:Use of Google Analytics declared illegal by French data p... by isbvhodnvemrwvn on Thursday February 10, 2022 @11:26AM (#30288504)
If you buy a gun then you can shoot the guy who robs you, so the robber doesn't do anything wrong.
Re:Use of Google Analytics declared illegal by French data p... by mwint on Thursday February 10, 2022 @11:36AM (#30288676)
More analogous to locking your window, so the robber can’t get in to do wrong.
Re:Use of Google Analytics declared illegal by French data p... by germanier on Thursday February 10, 2022 @11:43AM (#30288800)
Why is breaking into peoples' homes illegal (and prosecuted) even though anyone has the ability to lock their window?
Re:Use of Google Analytics declared illegal by French data p... by denton-scratch on Thursday February 10, 2022 @01:11PM (#30290214)
Maybe because the two crimes here are (1) breaking and entering (you have to actually break something) and (2) theft. If the window isn't locked, then you don't have to break in; you can just open the window.

It's not against the law to just walk in; or rather, it's the civil offence of trespass - you can sue the trespasser for damages, e.g. causing wear on your expensive carpet (but you'd have to produce evidence of monetary damages). And you can physically remove them, perhaps with the help of a bailiff. But the police won't help with common trespass - it's not a crime.

[Edit] At least, that's how I understand the law here. IANAL.

Re:Use of Google Analytics declared illegal by French data p... by isbvhodnvemrwvn on Thursday February 10, 2022 @11:40AM (#30288757)
Locking your windows is a common knowledge, the details of technology are not.