Google, Facebook Face Tighter EU Grip With New Privacy Law

[TheIrishman]

Google, Facebook Face Tighter EU Grip With New Privacy Law

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-01-10/google-facebook-face-tighter-eu-grip-with-new-privacy-law-ixrikusj

http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-17-16_en.htm

https://www.accessnow.org/eus-e-privacy-directive-just-cookie-law

<< Google, Facebook Inc. and other Internet companies will be covered by strict new European Union privacy rules that seek to limit access to consumers' data.

The EU unveiled draft rules in Brussels Tuesday that would give online users more control of their settings and limit the "overload of consent requests" for cookies people encounter when browsing the web. The rules would extend the EU's ePrivacy law beyond telecommunications operators to include "new providers of electronic communications services, such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Skype, Gmail, iMessage, or Viber", the regulator said.

"I want to ensure confidentiality of electronic communications and privacy", Andrus Ansip, EU vice president for the digital single market, said in an e-mailed statement. "Our draft ePrivacy Regulation strikes the right balance: it provides a high level of protection for consumers, while allowing businesses to innovate." >>

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[taylormas]

Often, user data from Facebook is hacked. Is it possible to sue them?

[carolineroxl]

Of course, but you should read the community rules that you have subscribed to before you do. When you check the box under the rules, it is comparable to signing a contract. For example, the rules may state that Facebook is not responsible for your personal data. And in the event of a hack, no one will be to blame but you. And if the terms state that Facebook will protect your data, passwords, and usernames, then in case of hacking, you have the right to contact them https://waymanandlong.co.uk/, and they will help you get compensation.

[Similificator]

This should be a good thing I guess? Since people are crazy about having "privacy" despite not considering things properly or reading the privacy guidelines of a site before they even agree to the site's terms. Which is quite funny considering how their actions shout out the opposite of their need to protect their privacy. Just as how most of the people post about personal things or upload photos online displayed publicly to everyone then rant about privacy, lol. If you really want privacy, you'd think twice or several times first before uploading/posting anything personal or agreeing to terms before you even read them. Otherwise, don't go talking about how important your privacy is to you.