Robin Berjontweets archive

May 2018

158 tweets

Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @tara_aaron

Most of the time yes, but not always. I can see a number of cases in which consent is called for, but it should be local and overwhelmingly clear why (eg. a direct survey involving sensitive data). In all other cases I would assume you’re doing sth not in the user’s interest.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @tara_aaron

Not everything (there is still a lot to put under contractual) but a lot.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @Iwillleavenow and @tara_aaron

I think that’s a point of disagreement right there: I would want to carry out a balancing test (even if very basic in some cases) for pretty much any personal data processing. I don’t see how you can approach privacy user-first without it.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @deaneckles and @fborgesius

I did not say "usually". My strictly personal appraisal is that it is possible to carry out advertising that does not threaten personality integrity through inappropriate flows of personal information, including up to extremely limited behaviour (very coarse).
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Given sufficiently limited risks to data subjects and the necessity of ads in some business models I believe it possible to find this falling under legitimate interest.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Now as to the behavioural targeting in full regalia, my own view is that it would indeed require consent because of how comprehensive it is and how much sensitive data is involved, but since consent is only valid if informed I would contend that it only holds if...
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
...you regularly show the user how exactly you've profiled them and who has seen that profile. Otherwise it's too opaque. I stand by my recommendation: do not consent unless it's evidently OK. Would you disagree?

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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
I'm curious: has anyone actually audited the level of ad fraud on Facebook that may be driven through such bots?
Quoting a tweet by @CraigSilverman ↗
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @deaneckles and @fborgesius

It is hazy, that's why I think it's useful to discuss. A lot of the aspects involved are quite subtle and complex.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @deaneckles and @fborgesius

Retargeting is indeed a complicated case. I would tend to say that ITP-level retargeting (you have 24h within which to recognise a user) could be fine, again because of the limited scope. But that’s really up for discussion.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @deaneckles and @fborgesius

They’re not asking for consent for participation in their ad network, they’re asking it for profiling. That’s the differentiating factor. Web-wide profiles are terrifyingly precise and quite invasive. I would rate that as problematic even if no targeting or ads were ever shown.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @deaneckles and @fborgesius

To put things differently, to me the targeting is almost immaterial. If you could come up with a way to target me super-specifically without ever building a profile that might be okay. The profiling is the problem — even if you’re not using it for targeting.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @deaneckles and @fborgesius

But I may be somewhat heterodox in that assessment.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @JeanneBright

Indeed. Maybe crazy idea: if I were a FB shareholder I would be terrified of massive fraud being uncovered and leading to massive stock/revenue tailspin. Could those folks force FB into third-party auditing here? Cc @jason_kint .
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @jason_kint and @JeanneBright

Thanks Jason, that's very interesting to hear!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
"What Is Real?", by @FreelanceAstro. An unforgiving history of 20th century physics. In many ways it is reassuring to see the pettiness and failings of science giants rather than the usual hagiographies. Well-worth reading!
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @jason_kint and @JeanneBright

I can't even begin to estimate the depreciation in ad pricing from having such a behemoth let bots run free.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @benwerd

I often consider that too, but it feels pretty hard to get into and most people I know there tell me to run the hell away.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
"Visual Group Theory", by Nathan Carter. I had to wait months to find an affordable copy but I'm glad I did. It's a model of high clarity that mathematical texts could emulate. Only two gripes: - $500 is not a sane price @maanow - many exercises do not have solutions.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @neenahyena and @runasand

You know… it might not be the craziest idea to have mini InfoSec people sitting on people’s desks everywhere, watching :)
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @maanow

That's the price I eventually paid, but for some months before it was listed in online stores at $4-500 prices. Was it out of print for a while? Anyway I'm happy to find out that's not the case!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @SaraSoueidan

I've been wondering if it wouldn't make sense to build an SVG tool that sort of marries both aspects, sticking to code principles but making it a bit more visual (especially paths).
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @Sniperovitch

Le travail?
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @hillbrad

I don't think that not wanting to be next is the primary driver for this happening behind closed doors, most companies I've spoken to don't believe they have data practices that resemble FB's. A big driver of silence is people not knowing what's right, what's ethical.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Privacy feels fuzzy to many, it's the kind of concept that engineers have too often (wrongly) shunned because it feels philosophical. Now the class doesn't want to speak up because they haven't done their homework.

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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
I don't agree with everything that Brad says in this thread but I am thankful that he posted it. It's a bunch of conversations we need to have.
Quoting a tweet by @hillbrad ↗
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @CatherineFlick, @innocompass

If there are opportunities for feedback I’d love to look at drafts and the such!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
#GDPR teams in companies the world over this month. youtube.com/watch?v=-qTIGg…
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Dans cette petite bourgade du Nord-Est des États-Unis, ma femme et moi étions tranquillement en train de plier le linge nouvellement propre quand soudain: c'est le drap. #merci #merci #derien #pardon
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @rws26 and @saintlukas, @djpiebob

At this point stage I'd recommend Public Interest.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
After reading this article I feel that the US/EU cultural difference on the right to be forgotten is less about freedom of speech and much more about a passion retributive justice and ridiculously cumulative sentencing.
Quoting a tweet by @nytopinion ↗
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @mnot

I am considering a Letter. I'm still deciding if that makes me opinionated or just old.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Somewhat disappointed in "Cosmopolitanisms" (collective). Some good bits here and there but overall too much critiquing the account of such and such's critique and invoking of dead highly original thinkers who without a doubt would agree with a given contributor.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @marcosc

Agreed, I avoid using a browser for real work as much as I can because of that. I'd like to be able to have a domain participate in cmd-tab, that sort of thing.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @evamen

Yeah — you can blame me for the schema.org stuff in there ;-) And we should definitely talk more often! That paper even belongs to a completely different life, I don’t even work on that anymore!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @evamen and @chaals

I know, but there was a lot of initial push back against that for some reason. Come to New York!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @jensimmons

The oil industry replaced the whaling industry so you have an exciting improvement right there.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
This is why I can’t stop reading Intellectual Twitter.
Quoting a tweet by @histoftech ↗
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @amyvdh

Alas no but maybe we could curate one together!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @amyvdh

Hahaha that’s brilliant!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @tobie and @poulpita, @porteneuve

Je ne sais pas, il faudrait demander à un Parisien en fait ;-) Peut-être que @versac ou @_nemodemo ont une idée?
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
A Pre-K Diorama. #ThingsThatAreHarderThanGDPR
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
I came away from a school event last night with a voucher for a tattoo parlour… Design it for me Twitter!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @danbri

Good choice — saw it coming but good choice :)
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @danbri

I’m not sure the voucher covers that :)
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @danbri

Or my most important retweeted tweet?
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @amyvdh

Ooooh interesting!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @amyvdh

It may be considered an improvement over @danbri's 😉
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @amyvdh, @danbri

That's beautiful. The problem is that I don't have meaningful visual things like that!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @hober

You're way too hardcore for me, I don't think I could go THAT far!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @TheAnnaGat

The American and French presidentials of 16-17 almost got the better of me.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @danbri and @amyvdh, @max_froumentin

I was actually just trying to draw attention to its wonderful content for anyone who might not have seen it yet 😀
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @svgeesus and @hober

I could just go with <rb> as a more personal touch.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @WKCosmo

Yes, IIRC it's the same roots as French tu/vous.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @perigrin

Not enough knuckles 😋
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
My 8yo wants "a sciency birthday party" when she turns 9 next month, in the New York area. Any recommendations?
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @danbri and @amyvdh, @max_froumentin

Sorry if it wasn't clear! Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @__apf__

Is it really good? We haven’t been yet (I mean, it’s in a whole other state and all) but if it’s really good we could hop over the Hudson.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Putain, ils se sont payé un TLD .sncf mais ils ne savent toujours pas faire un site rapide avec des formulaires qui marchent. 🤦🏼‍♂️
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @__apf__

Thanks, I'll look into it! Wait, you were on this coast little?
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @JBSemerdjian

Stares.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Malala, Beyoncé, Jane Goodall, RBG, Simone Biles, Marie Curie. I'd say that's a pretty damn good pantheon to pick 😊 #WhoRunsTheWorld
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @__apf__

The crazy things you learn about people on twitter!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @Turblog

Je connais quelques gens qui peuvent te faire un site pour juste un chèque!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @temptoetiam

Ça m'est arrivé dans un train de banlieue à Tokyo. On est passé très très près de dormir dehors!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @temptoetiam

Classique. Une fois j'ai voulu rentrer à pied de Barbès à Ménilmontant "pour m'éclaircir les idées". J'ai réussi à tourner dans le mauvais sens au canal, j'ai découvert un beau bout d'Île de France avant de m'en rendre compte...
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @dimitribosch

For trains yes, but not for planes.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @dimitribosch

It's not great but it sucks less than most alternatives I've tried.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @jwajsberg

C'est ultra lent et souvent inutilisable au clavier.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @PhilippeVay

Ah oui? J'avais essayé il y a longtemps, il y avait une espèce d'agent automatique mais dès qu'on décrivait un problème avec le site ça se bloquait 😂
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @wseltzer and @torgo, @w3c

- Do you really expect me to fix the Bluetooth pairing with one hand and a drone in my face? - No Mr. @torgo, I expect you to die.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
The science of cities has advanced a lot over the past few years, but a major unsolved problem in the field remains figuring out who the fuck thought putting New York where it is was a good idea given the weather.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @__apf__

If you figure out a way of reading while running I might finally get started running. The idea of just throwing one's legs around all that time without anything to do is not easily contemplated.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @jacobmischka and @__apf__

Audiobooks and podcasts never worked for me, it's like they slip through my brain and leave no trace. Maybe I should get a treadmill indeed 😱
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
One thing that’s annoying with @caprivacyorg though is that they seem to have adopted terminology arbitrarily different from the #GDPR for no good reason. We already have a hard time telling people about PII vs personal data, throwing “PI” into the mix won’t help.

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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Seriously, I hope someone figures out a way of keeping The Expanse alive; it’s easily one of the best scifi shows in a long while. #SaveTheExpanse
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @alexmilowski

You know we have open positions, right? 😇
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @innovimax

Ha! C'est presque tentant 😀 Mais la fiche de poste ressemble un peu à des vacances où tu t'ennuies au bout de quelques jours, non?
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @mcnees

I take it he’s speaking in favour of drug decriminalisation?
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Asking for consent to personal data processing feels a lot like a revival of the ActiveX security model: abdicate responsibility by punting to the user without it being possible for them to make a sufficiently informed decision. #GDPR
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Put differently, in the context of modern data processing, relying on consent for the #GDPR is like asking people if they want to leave the European Union: you'd better be damn sure they understand their best interest before popping up the question.
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
"The Lazy Universe", by Jennifer Coopersmith. A dive into the principle of least action. Good stuff.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @rubin

La Caaaa-liiiii-forniiiiiiiiie!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Je crois que mon voisin (de Montreuil) a définitivement pété une durite (ça fait des mois qu’il nous harcèle).
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @dauwhe, @rallyfora11y

HAHAHA, OMG that’s just perfect :-D
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Question to all you #GDPR friends: users do not know their browsers are sharing tracking data with third parties, and certainly don’t instruct them to do so. So, under what legal basis are browsers sharing that data?
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @shyduroff

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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
It is now safer for American children to enlist with the military than to go to school. #VoteThemOut
Quoting a tweet by @dabeard ↗
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Écoutez absolument cette vidéo sur l’accès qu’ont les personnes qui écoutent vos conversations avec les assistants vocaux pour débugger leurs IAs. En clair: à tout, sans contrôle. Édifiant.
Quoting a tweet by @AntonioCasilli ↗
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Le "Coup de soleil" de Richard Cocciante n'est pas sur Spotify. Aidez-moi, qui faut-il contacter? L'Académie Française? @EmmanuelMacron?
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @rubin

I know! It's hilarious! Seriously though, do you reckon this could hold water in court? I can't find a reason why not. Sites that call third parties are under at least transparency requirements, why not browsers?
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
This really makes me wonder how solid Google’s #GDPR project is.
Quoting a tweet by @davemethvin ↗
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @benwerd

Given how busy Facebook is repeatedly shooting itself in the face, they sure have a shot.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @TheAnnaGat

I just found out he has a new book, can't wait to read it!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @SimonDeDeo, @matthewstoller, @joftius

Except that if it blocked anything someone at DoubleClick would realise that jQuery has zero actual GDPR exposure and rescind that request. I expect to see some fireworks, but not this one!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @SimonDeDeo, @matthewstoller, @joftius

For libs, the risk is almost null since they aren't controllers of the data, acting independently. I could imagine a complex & poorly documented system getting in the way of transparency obligations, but it's a stretch.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @SimonDeDeo, @matthewstoller, @joftius

Openness of source shouldn't be a factor, I would think. I believe there is a case against browsers since they misbehave with user data in ways that benefit their parent companies. But I won't be checking my own open source stuff for compliance!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @SimonDeDeo, @matthewstoller, @joftius

That’s a good case; and as often with the GDPR it will boil down to reasonableness and proportionality. The dev is almost certainly off the hook, unless it’s actually their business, they’ve made false claims, have been shockingly bad, etc.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @SimonDeDeo, @matthewstoller, @joftius

For corporate users of open source, yes, this does lead to a responsibility to check that they’re using good stuff. But again, it will boil down to specifics. If your whole data rights strategy hinges on a broken anonymising function that you didn’t check, you’re toast.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @SimonDeDeo, @matthewstoller, @joftius

But if you suffer a breach for zero-day in a dependency seven layers down in npm, I don’t think anyone could possibly hold it against you. The GDPR is basically good housekeeping.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Google essaie de faire porter le chapeau de ses traitements de données personnelles aux éditeurs. @ElisaBraun couvre la grogne. lefigaro.fr/secteur/high-t…
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @SimonDeDeo, @matthewstoller, @joftius

GDPR really isn't checklist compliance so I'm really playing judge/regulator here but: the facts matter most. If the software presents no risks to the rights and freedoms of data subjects you're OK no matter what whoever says.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @SimonDeDeo, @matthewstoller, @joftius

If however it's problematic software AND you were warned, you're going to have a bad day. There's a good example of the sort of thinking we expect for enforcement in blog.lukaszolejnik.com/everything-you….
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @SimonDeDeo, @matthewstoller, @joftius

I'm all for revolution and I've been steeped in the GDPR for months, happy to help look for a way! If you're in the area early June, we're planning a small gathering to annoy capitalism with GDPR rights. 🔥
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @SimonDeDeo, @matthewstoller, @joftius

If capitalisation is dead on the morning of June 5th you'll know why!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @SimonDeDeo, @matthewstoller, @joftius

Capitalism, though capitalisation might take a hit.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Probably worth knowing: if you get scammed online (eg. purchasing something and getting an evidently fraudulent knock-off) you'll be much more protected if paying with a card than through @PayPal. And that's saying a lot.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @mercipourrien, @squintar

Ça me rappelle une amie qui, voulant indiquer qu'elle était célibataire, dit "I'm celibate".
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Right now Facebook just throws your gender, age range, and a bunch of other things at sites that use their social login solution. You should just never use them, but at least later this year this’ll require review. Thank you #GDPR!
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @JasonWilliamsNY and @louise_pay

I... I think I want one.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @eviltoepick and @louise_pay, @JasonWilliamsNY

That's genius. Just pure genius.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @trekonomics

WORD
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
I sense a Unicode proposal in the making.
Quoting a tweet by @existentialcoms ↗
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
BRB, off to get a PhD in Finland.
Quoting a tweet by @AnnaGHughes ↗
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @euthyphro

It's one of the things I actually find most useful at conferences: finding out how all those words (and names!) are pronounced.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @marcosc, @tobie

Yeah, it’s so private you’ll never find it again.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @tobie and @marcosc

I personally find the search dreadful, I usually have to go into email or Slack logs to find my documents again; but YMMV.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @trekonomics

Stilton. And it's so good I'm not sure it's debatable.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
That's one book I'm really looking forward to!
Quoting a tweet by @CRASSHlive ↗
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @gsnedders

Two lightbulbs.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
I’m so excited that the #GDPR is coming into effect it’s ridiculous. #PrivacyNotDead
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @arainert

What do you get for that special person in your life who already has a "Carpe Diem" tattoo?
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @OriPekelman

Wow! Well done old friend!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @frgx and @johnwilander, @patricktoomey, @random_walker

Agreed, the ability to state that two domains are jointly owned and operated could open the door to useful stuff.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @beltzner and @ehsanakhgari

The question is not whether people prefer relevant ads, it's what they are willing to trade in exchange for relevant ads. Those two things are very different.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @beltzner and @fabricedesre, @ehsanakhgari

I'd be curious to see what you consider counts as showing people what you track. The data export for instance does not have that, neither do the privacy or ad settings.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Privacy's back, folks! And she's pissed. #PrivacyNotDead
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @amyw3c, @cptvitamin, @Ryladog, @tobie, @ourmaninjapan

OMG we are so little!!!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @ourmaninjapan and @amyw3c, @cptvitamin, @Ryladog, @tobie

But that hasn't changed.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
The absurd thing with this #GDPR hysteria is that shuttering your website in Europe does not absolve you of responsibilities. If you still have database on European residents you're still on the hook. As a regulator I would go after these *first*! politico.eu/article/gdpr-h…
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @shimown

That's almost true, but revenue will likely be affected some, at least temporarily.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
The WaPo's take is certainly interesting. I don't know if this holds water as freely-given consent (or informed, for that matter, given that it's all bundled) but I'm curious to hear if it works!
Quoting a tweet by @adrianweckler ↗
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
I really don’t understand how Google planned its GDPR project. I don’t know if it’s hubris or arrogance or being too big to change nimbly, but the strategy of their ad business has seemed haphazard at best throughout. digiday.com/media/gdpr-may…
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @fantasai and @tabatkins, @mpt

Same method as @fantasai for me. It's not great but people can mostly read me now.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @seanmcarroll

Is this the @nytimes one?
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @benthompson and @caro

Please do it, I want that in the learning review that I'm already setting up.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @benthompson and @caro

I'd be much obliged. I'm trying to get it plugged, though, so it might not work 🏃
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @benthompson and @caro

We just plugged the issue so I'm afraid the fun's over!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @seanmcarroll and @nytimes

It should be fixed now, sorry about that!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @caro and @benthompson

Maybe we can use that for the apology I think we'll have to write 😇
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @seanmcarroll

Those are somewhat different issues, though. When you publish something it’s at least obvious that it is being deliberately shared (even if the degree might not be fully grasped). Most online privacy issues are through behavioural tracking and such, where people have no idea.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @JulesPolonetsky and @gabrielazanfir

I've had to make things point many times over, and more often than I'd like to people whose job it was to know. I'm not sure how we got here.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Il n’y a pas une formule abonnement pour les Notes de @Bouletcorp? Ceux d’entre nous qui habitent de lointaines terres d’aventures ne voient pas les traditionnelles 4x3 dans le métro ni n’entendent les annonces co-brandées Leclerc sur Nostalgie.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @josephjaramillo, @jensimmons

The worst part is that most of those emails were likely not needed but rather CYA thinking. But I’d take those again too! Plus the amount of crap I filtered from it is amazing.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @null and @Bouletcorp

Ah, ils ne font pas ça? Peut-être que depuis l’étranger on idéalise certaines choses :)
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @mokkabonna and @josephjaramillo

Many did, but many didn't. There's definitely value to be had from an American GDPR. I'd say look at @caprivacyorg!
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @TheLarkInn and @Otacos_France

I... What?
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
"Privacy is power". Every last word is spot on.
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @HenriHelvetica and @nhoizey, @brucel, @Mustafa_x, @ChromiumDev, @googledevs

Man, I need that shirt.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
Wow, @MichelBarnier really doesn't fuck around. #GDPR meet #Brexit.
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Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·

Replying to @_abialas and @femalegazebot, @MichelBarnier

The whole thing! I completely agree with him, yet I feel for our British brothers and sisters.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
In fact, that’s what a lot of people have found difficult with it. In some ways it is a set of guidelines with no precedents to guide expectations. The way I’ve been conveying this is about “being trustworthy custodians of our users’ data”: basically fiduciary duties.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
People fear regulators, but I expect a certain proportion of the actual content of the #GDPR to be set in court. Lawsuits have already kicked off, we’re going to see some large aspects litigated.
Robin Berjon @robinberjon ·
says: “the European approach runs the risk of being insensitive to context and may not match our ethical intuitions in individual cases.” I would be curious to see an example of where that might happen.

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