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		eddsh1994 on Nov 27, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Can we delete our accounts? You get fined - I'm surprised people on HN aren't aware of these laws? https://cyberprotection-magazine.com/us-companies-face-hefty...

Kiro on Nov 27, 2022 [–]

I know the consequences of violating GDPR.

My question was, how would EU fine a company in the US? They have no jurisdiction there. The same way (referring to sibling comments) Cameroon has no power to fine anyone outside Cameroon.

The companies in your article all have presence in the EU.

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