[47282847]

GDPR is very clear about how you are not allowed to make data collection a requirement for use.

It is a straightforward set of rules written in simple language and it’s not very long either. It’s not necessary to rely on third party readings or interpretations of it. Just go ahead and read it yourself and you will be well equipped to apply and argue about it.

[phkahler]

But then you could not allow access from the EU.

[rockemsockem]

Except I can just deny all of Europe access? Then anyone who wants to use it has to pretend to not be European through a VPN or otherwise.

[rockemsockem]

You can argue specifics and nitpick, but the outcome is effectively the same.

[quotemstr]

> GDPR is very clear about how you are not allowed to make data collection a requirement for use.

Everyone --- even German newspapers --- flouts this rule. "Consent or pay" is a common strategy.

[47282847]

And they keep losing in courts about it.