They're just preparing us for a measly fine. EDPB could very well set the fine against Meta's consent-or-pay much higher once the case gets to them.
The rationale for vesting more enforcement powers in the self-captured regulator that is the Commission is also quickly withering away.
The rationale for vesting more enforcement powers in the self-captured regulator that is the Commission is also quickly withering away.
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Mathias Vermeulen
Don't expect a multi-billion dollar DMA fine against Apple or Meta this week. The rationale for the DMA is compliance, not punishment, Guersent said. pro.politico.eu/news/196876
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Instead, a "slap on the wrist" will only exacerbates the often-used strategy of Big Tech🧵
And if EU Commission always take a full year to complete its investigation, and gives 1-2 year for Apple to implement changes - we might be waiting for 2030 for full compliance with the DMA.
This delay was intended for them to prepare. Yet, most delayed complying until the date, if not after.
In a data protection context it's especially important because DPAs, unlike many other regulators, are also supposed to supervise the government that always has a million reasons for wanting to break the law.
The idea that I
To my knowledge, and I'm curious if anything else springs to your mind, this requirement/discussion has really only come up in data retention cases where