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Google Fined $57 Million By French Data Privacy Body For Failing To Comply With EU's GDPR Regulations (venturebeat.com)
schwit1 shares a report from VentureBeat: Google has been hit by a $57 million fine by French data privacy body CNIL (National Data Protection Commission) for failure to comply with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regulations. The CNIL said that it was fining Google for "lack of transparency, inadequate information and lack of valid consent regarding the ads personalization," according to a press release issued by the organization. The news was first reported by the AFP. What the CNIL is effectively referencing here is dark pattern design, which attempts to encourage users into accepting terms by guiding their choices through the design and layout of the interface. This is something that Facebook has often done too, as it has sought to garner user consent for new features or T&Cs.
It's worth noting here that Google has faced considerable pressure from the EU on a number of fronts over the way it carries out business. Back in July, it was hit with a record $5 billion fine in an Android antitrust case, though it is currently appealing that. A few months back, Google overhauled its Android business model in Europe, electing to charge Android device makers a licensing fee to preinstall its apps in Europe. Google hasn't confirmed what its next steps will be, but it will likely appeal the decision as it has done with other fines. "People expect high standards of transparency and control from us," a Google spokesperson told VentureBeat. "We're deeply committed to meeting those expectations and the consent requirements of the GDPR. We're studying the decision to determine our next steps."
It's worth noting here that Google has faced considerable pressure from the EU on a number of fronts over the way it carries out business. Back in July, it was hit with a record $5 billion fine in an Android antitrust case, though it is currently appealing that. A few months back, Google overhauled its Android business model in Europe, electing to charge Android device makers a licensing fee to preinstall its apps in Europe. Google hasn't confirmed what its next steps will be, but it will likely appeal the decision as it has done with other fines. "People expect high standards of transparency and control from us," a Google spokesperson told VentureBeat. "We're deeply committed to meeting those expectations and the consent requirements of the GDPR. We're studying the decision to determine our next steps."
Based on that, my next speeding fine should be about $0.27
Corporate fines MUST be based on International turnover (they hide profits too well), or better year a minimum of 12 months in federal prison for all of the Management.
Like, say, they could pay the taxes for the revenue they make in France instead of squirreling it away with some tax evasion tricks.
Then again, paying the fine is probably cheaper.
We used to have a Bill of Rights. Now, with the rights gone, all we have left is the bill.
If it's an EU rule then why... Is a specific country fining Google?
Because the EU is a confederation, in which the EP and EC draft the rules, and then each member is tasked with enforcing them on their territory, which is an obligation they have accepted by ratifying the EU treaties.
it is really simple and straightforward.
It's a fine, not a tax. If Google wishes to operate within the E.U. then they have to obey the laws of the E.U.
I reserve the write to mangle english.
You obviously have no idea. IP's are "personal information": https:
Wrong, it is you who has no idea. And let me quote the relevant part of the decision for you:
However, the ECJ did not state that in all cases, IP addresses in the hands of a website operator should be considered personal data. Instead, it required an evaluation of “whether the possibility to combine a dynamic IP address with the additional data held by the [ISP] constitutes a means likely reasonably to be used to identify the data subject.”
GDPR is not concerned with whether or not an individual is an EU citizen, anyone located in an EU country is protected by GDPR and can apply for the protections under it.
Wrong, only legal residents of the EU are protected by GDPR. Clearly stated in the law, which you have not read.
According to one law firm
Well, find a competent one, or just read the guides that EU has helpfully posted for more than 2 years now.
If you operate a hotel, how would you limit your offers
Well, you just advertise locally, or if you want orders from within the EU, you comply.
Well that's easy then pull out of all EU countries and find out who begs who back first.
Yeah, go back to California to sulk and leave a market of 500 million potential customers to your competitors that you have poured considerable efforts and money into making sure remain 3rd rate players with marginal market share so they won't threaten your monopoly. On what level does that seem like an intelligent plan to you? Google is about as likely to abandon the EU market as a pig is likely to voluntarily move out of a field of clover.