[james_s_tayler]

Only if they get hit with a notice to comply and then they have a grace period in which to comply, so that's how.

[zenexer]

And if they don't comply, what then? None of the penalties can actually be enforced if they have no presence in Europe, unless the US decides to cooperate, which seems unlikely.

[M2Ys4U]

There's a process by which US courts can enforce foreign judgments. I wouldn't be surprised if supervisory authorities apply to do this for intransigent US companies.

[james_s_tayler]

Well this is why I always say "there are no rules, only realities".