Re: It just keeps getting better
Your initial statement is based on incorrect information, and your second remark is inappropriate. Furthermore, comparing unrelated subjects is not constructive.
Why GDPR Works:
Enhanced Data Protection: GDPR has significantly improved data protection for individuals in the EU. It ensures that personal data is handled with the highest standards of security and privacy.
Increased Transparency: Companies must be transparent about collecting, using, and storing personal data. This fosters trust between businesses and their customers.
Strict Penalties: GDPR enforces strict penalties for non-compliance, which motivates companies to adhere to data protection regulations.
Global Influence: Despite being an EU regulation, GDPR has influenced data protection laws worldwide, setting a global benchmark for privacy standards.
Why Privacy Laws Are Essential:
Protecting Personal Rights: Privacy laws safeguard individuals' rights to control their personal information, preventing misuse and unauthorized access.
Building Trust: When consumers know their data is protected by law, they are more likely to trust and engage with businesses.
Preventing Abuse: Without privacy laws, there would be little to no accountability for companies mishandling personal data, leading to potential abuse and exploitation.
Without GDPR, perpetrators would not feel obliged to mention the abusive amount of data they collect, and the subject wouldn't even be on the table. Nothing is perfect, but something is always one more than nothing.