could you tell us more about BMW?

Spotify is not a monopoly. this website from Deezer helps you to go to deezer by copying all music. https://www.deezer.com/explore/de/features/transfer-playlist...

BMW refuses to delete my (or anyone’s) information and the DPO address doesn’t get a response.

What does the authorities say when you contact them?

They say nothing other than I just have to file a formal complaint which requires legal representation. I don’t want to waste my money on something that won’t happen anyways.

That's bad. where do you live? Did you contact the authorities related to your country?

Germany, and it went nowhere.

shocker

Spotify is in an odd position; it's the labels which are monopolies, by definition of how copyright works. They're the current winner of the fragile truce in the piracy wars between consumers and labels. Normally considered to be bad for artists, not consumers, although they have been engaging in dark pattern behavior lately.

Which dark patters are you refering, too?

Im not sure. The amount of money isnt so big. If instead of 70 % , Spotify gives 100 % to the labels / artist, they still wouldnt get that much money. This is also the case for Apple Music, Deezer and Youtube Music. Im not sure if DMA applies to.

Spotify have started pushing artists and podcast to the 'front page' some years ago.

Your own playlist are hidden compared to how they used to be.

When you click on an artist you are fed 'recommended' artist and merch before the songs.

Podcasts take space from music.

Etc. A lot of antipatterns to push BS I don't want and wastes my time and focus.

Deezer does not have native linux support.

Europe would never... do what they just announced that they did? What are you even trying to communicate beyond "Europe bad"?