News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on GDPR meant nothing: chat control ends privacy for the EU [video]. Parent comment

Re:GDPR meant nothing: chat control ends privacy for the EU ... by wolvesechoes on Sunday August 17, 2025 @03:44AM (#44929713)
> Eureaucracy from continuously pushing authoritarian policies.

There is no "Eureaucracy", Council decides, countries may or may not implement.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:GDPR meant nothing: chat control ends privacy for the EU ... by JPLeRouzic on Sunday August 17, 2025 @04:12AM (#44929850)
Countries could face penalties if they don't implement or follow EU regulations.

https://commission.europa.eu/law/application-eu-law/implemen...

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:GDPR meant nothing: chat control ends privacy for the EU ... by johnofthesea on Sunday August 17, 2025 @04:27AM (#44929912)
Are not governments of member states in control of Council?
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:GDPR meant nothing: chat control ends privacy for the EU ... by TsiCClawOfLight on Monday August 18, 2025 @02:06AM (#44937836)
Council is shadow government by elites.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:GDPR meant nothing: chat control ends privacy for the EU ... by johnofthesea on Monday August 18, 2025 @02:48AM (#44938049)
What does that mean? I thought that commissioners were nominated by governments of member states. Similarly like they nominate ministers inside those states.
[ Parent | on HN ]