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t1E9mE7JTRjf ◴[] No.44395832[source]
I wonder what the implication on data protection / privacy laws and the like would be. Would it be as simple as there'd be no laws, or is the location of the users still relevant?
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1. ceejayoz ◴[] No.44396106[source]
Laws definitely still apply.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_Space_Treaty

> Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty deals with international responsibility, stating that "the activities of non-governmental entities in outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies, shall require authorization and continuing supervision by the appropriate State Party to the Treaty" and that States Party shall bear international responsibility for national space activities whether carried out by governmental or non-governmental entities.