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by xtracto 1930 days ago
I think the GDPR and other sites would have better results if they approached these in a similar manner as how the "nutrition warning labels" are done in Mexico ( https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/new-warning-labels-now-requ... ):

Make it so every page that contains a tracking element MUST permanently display a large-ish (say, 1% of the screen for each) seal/label indicating that it is tracking you (like ESRB labels). That way, website will be pushed to remove the tracking elements so that they can remove the offending banners.
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Griffinsauce 1929 days ago
This is an interesting idea.

In the end this option still hampers genuine users of those websites. That is the point and instead of people taking issue with the website tracking them, they'll complain about the banners instead.

Just look at this entire comment section... No guys, the problem is not that the law is bad, it's that the state of the internet is absolutely fucking terrible. "Why do I have to click so many consent things?" - because everyone is tracking everything about you, this is the point!

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intricatedetail 1929 days ago
They law was aimed at the big guys and they are in my opinion still not compliant, but have not heard of them being fined, some small guys on the other hand... This law feels more like it was a bribe fishing and checkbox exercise rather than genuine attempt at solving the issue.
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cyphar 1929 days ago
Google was fined 50 million euros in 2019 because Android didn't provide enough transparency or informed consent for advertising-related tracking[1].

For a company the size of Google, it's a slap on the wrist (especially when compared to the 5 billion euro fine from 2018 over antitrust violations) but they have been going after the big players. In fact most stories I've heard related to GDPR actions have exclusively been about big players getting fined.

[1]: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46944696

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ketzu 1929 days ago
> That way, website will be pushed to remove the tracking elements so that they can remove the offending banners.

Don't they currently have the same incentive? (And mostly don't act on it.)

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