Shein Fined Us$175m in France Over Cookies

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nikolayasdf123

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Shein fined $175M in France for cookie misuse, sparking debate on EU's Cookie law.

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aurareturn

4 months ago

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That's seems way too excessive. Honestly, it's borderline extortion at this point.

EU's Cookie law is still one of the worst things to happen to the internet.

nikolayasdf123Author

4 months ago

yes, it is pretty much tax at this point. they are not going for small websites nor giants, both are privacty nightmare. they are going against SHEIN because they have money. disgraceful

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