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Re: Cookies and so-called Privacy Policy [was: Debian and Android]

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tomas@tuxteam.de wrote:

> A friend of mine once suggested to return /dev/random to a site's
> cookie request. I'm tempted to try that :-)
> 

sounds funny indeed

> This is one good effect of EU's GDPR: the data-sucking machines are
> running around like beheaded chicken: fun to watch ;-D
> 

I actually got the message when I refused to concent. Usually it then (in
most cases) turns the sh*t off and allows you to view the page, but in this
case it said - "no sorry"

> The only downside is that the behemoths are much better prepared to
> tackle the situation (even perhaps to take advantage of it). In the
> long term, I fear this may foster concentration (even more).
> 
> Interesting times, for sure.

yes indeed - from some personal sources in the EU commission they are
watching these developments, but you know "International corporate
law ..." - seems like they do not have many options or capacity to deal
with the big brothers.

Interesting times indeed

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    Re: Debian and Android deloptes <deloptes@gmail.com> - 2021-01-17 10:40 +0100
      Re: Debian and Android didier gaumet <didier.gaumet@gmail.com> - 2021-01-17 10:50 +0100
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        Re: Cookies and so-called Privacy Policy [was: Debian and Android] deloptes <deloptes@gmail.com> - 2021-01-17 12:20 +0100
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            Re: Cookies and so-called Privacy Policy [was: Debian and Android] deloptes <deloptes@gmail.com> - 2021-01-17 14:40 +0100
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