[PointlessLogin]

> I doubt EU could do anything about it unless one uses paid services

Just because a service is free does not mean consumer protection and data protection laws (including GDPR) no longer apply.

Why would you think otherwise?

[anotherhue]

Without ‘consideration’ ( payment) one can usually argue that no contract exists for the laws to be inserted into.

Closing that loop hole was valuable.

[kdomanski]

One can argue that under US legal system only.