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[–] mle86@feddit.org 56 points 5 days ago (10 children)

So I thought this is never going to fly under GDPR. Then the article goes on to say:

Many privacy laws, including the EU’s GDPR and California’s CCPA, require user consent for tracking. However, because fingerprinting works without explicit storage of user data on a device, companies may argue that existing laws do not apply which creates a legal gray area that benefits advertisers over consumers.

Oh come on Google, seriously? I remember a time when Google were the good guys, can't believe how they've changed...

[–] spicehoarder@lemm.ee 29 points 5 days ago (2 children)

That time was like 20 years ago, dude

[–] mle86@feddit.org 2 points 4 days ago

Oh absolutely. At this point I'm not surprised anymore that they turned to shit, it's more like I think they've hit rock bottom already but they manage to surprise me with new ways to dig their hole even deeper.

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