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by lmkg 1871 days ago
The way GDPR works, I think the companies using TrustArc are more likely to be held liable than TrustArc itself. Unless TrustArc makes the unforced error of getting itself classified as a Data Controller.
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> Unless TrustArc makes the unforced error of getting itself classified as a Data Controller.

Knowing how some scams and tax evasion schemes work I wouldn't be surprised if they could just set up a separate company that ends up with all the liability without any of the assets and just have that declare bankruptcy the moment the first fines hit. Rinse/Repeat as often as necessary.

I'd say they could if wasn't the EU parliament, but that would be a very bad move as the EU parliament would hit them harder if they tried that.