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kayhantolga ◴[] No.45668410[source]
I think there’s a small detail missing. Most browsers also track user behavior and use your data. I can’t imagine big tech companies fighting each other in court just to give you the best internet experience. The idea sounds good in theory, but in practice, I don’t think it would change much. What we really need are regulations that truly understand business models and target and punish those that abuse them.

For example, right now any company can ask for your consent ten times a day until you give up, and once you click “yes” even once, your data begins an eternal journey.

A few months ago, my Samsung TV (which I bought four years ago) suddenly blocked everything and displayed a new agreement on the screen with only two options: Read and Agree. There was no way to use the TV without accepting the agreement.

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1. GJim ◴[] No.45668505[source]
> Most browsers also track user behavior and use your data

Tell me about these browsers that are in breach of the GDPR and use my data without explicit opt-in permission?

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2. Nextgrid ◴[] No.45669125[source]
Google Chrome? They breach the GDPR on the web, why is it so far-fetched to think they wouldn't do it in local software too?

Firefox is no better, with their telemetry being opt-out and I believe even if you opt-out some telemetry is sent to let them know you've opted out.