xav comments on 'Information-collecting monstrosities' — Are Chinese connected cars really worse for your privacy?

[–] xav@programming.dev 4 points 1 month ago* (4 children)

Not in Europe where they are required to ask for the permission to connect.

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[–] db_null@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 1 month ago (3 children)

I'd be reluctant to trust everyone adheres to the rules

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[–] xav@programming.dev 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Europe has proven it's not afraid to enforce them. And it's waay better than living in a country that doesn't even care.

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[–] db_null@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 month ago (1 child)

That is true and it's nice to see the EU show its teeth a bit more. But ultimately it'll be a fine that doesn't even cover the taxes these companies evade

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[–] xav@programming.dev 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Indeed. But still it makes costs of shady business higher. And you can't be sure how high will the fine be, and if there will be assorted physical measures like a mass recall.

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