Episode 53: Billions Spent in Boondoggle to Botch Data Protection by the EU

We've all been getting slammed by the notifications and requests regarding privacy policies over the past month. This massive update to data protections stems from the EU's latest regulation, GDPR, and it doesn't matter where you live, you're likely going to be affected. Ostensibly, this law is supposed to give consumers more protection and transparency around their data, and in some respects it does. But does it actually make us safer and more secure? What are some of the unintended consequences of the new regulation? Links: How the GDPR will damage personal data security Why the GDPR Will Make Your Online Experience Worse It will cost billions for companies to comply with Europe's new law The GDPR Racket: Who's Making Money From this $9 Billion Shakedown? Follow us and leave us a rating! iTunes Homepage Twitter @artlyintelly Facebook [email protected]