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I don't think comparing copyright enforcement, and companies offering a service targeted to citizens of foreign countries is really relevant.

As far as I know, what matters is that Facebook targets EU citizens (by having subsidiaries in the EU, by running ads, by explicitly accepting users from abroad etc.)

I think you'll find some pointers at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conflict_of_laws



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