If they handle personal data of EU citizens, they need to comply with GDPR.

[mad_punda@feddit.org]

If they handle personal data of EU citizens, they need to comply with GDPR.

Now, what’s gonna happen if they don’t? I don’t know what mechanics are in place to deal with that.

[Guest]

While you are technically correct in that, everyone operating in Europe is required to comply with a GPR, there are many who don’t. And they face varying levels of punishment.

But Saudi Arabia is not in the EU, and social media company can register in whatever country they want despite their ownership.

So what will happen? They will fragrantly violate the GDPR, and escape any fines due to jurisdictional limitations. And even if they do face fines, there are some… “Political “ways to negate them.

Sadly, even Europe, as progressive as it is, sterilize on Saudi oil. That can always be used to pressure government representatives into complying with their well rather than the Will of the people.