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by LelouBil 1268 days ago
From https://gdpr.eu/fines/

> The less severe infringements could result in a fine of up to €10 million, or 2% of the firm’s worldwide annual revenue from the preceding financial year, whichever amount is higher.

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could result

NOT

must result

If the EU maxes out on the fines and companies like Meta still don’t comply, I’m sure that legislation will be adjusted to further increase the pressure. It’ll just take time.
At that point, I think we just take off and nuke it from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.