That's kinda how the law works in general. If you don't get caught you don't get punished, because how could you be punished if nobody knows you did something illegal?

I know what you mean, not saying its right but that is how it apparently works here. Law often struggles when you go down what if scenarios with technology.

Technically I am not allowed to cut back some nettles on a path because I don't have the land owners permission. In reality no one gives a shit and people may appreciate not getting stung when walking down the path.