# Gdpr on The No Agenda Show Gdpr comes up in 11 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2017 to April 2025. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** September 2017 – April 2025 - **Related topics:** [European Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [Data Protection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-protection.md), [Data Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Algarve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algarve.md), [Algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [Big Tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-tech.md), [Compliance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compliance.md), [Congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cookies.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### European Retaliation Against American Tech and Goods - **Episode:** [1753: Local Jamoke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-06 - **Time:** 1:01:32–1:05:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke/chapter/european-retaliation-against-american-tech-and-goods.md France and the UK are considering retaliatory tariffs on American products like California almonds in response to U.S. trade policies. European officials are also exploring increased regulations and restrictions on American big tech platforms and streaming services. The hosts suggest that cutting off access to American social networks would be a humorous response to European protectionism. Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [gdpr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdpr.md), [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [big tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-tech.md) ### Portugal Travel, Error 451, European Data Regulations - **Episode:** [1148: Twitter Rattling](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1148-twitter-rattling.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-23 - **Time:** 6:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1148-twitter-rattling/chapter/portugal-travel-error-451-european-data-regulations.md Adam Curry broadcasts from the Algarve, Portugal, while John C. Dvorak joins from Northern Silicon Valley. Curry describes travel difficulties involving rowdy British tourists and the prevalence of HTTP Error 451, which blocks access to American news sites like the Dallas Morning News due to GDPR compliance issues in the European Union. Keywords: [portugal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portugal.md), [algarve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algarve.md), error 451, [gdpr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdpr.md), [vpn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vpn.md), dallas morning news ### Executive Producer Credits, GDPR Cookie Warnings - **Episode:** [1072: Adultism is Real](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1072-adultism-is-real.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-27 - **Time:** 1:20:45–1:23:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1072-adultism-is-real/chapter/executive-producer-credits-gdpr-cookie-warnings.md Executive producers Mark Empson, James Rogers, and Sandra Langston (now Dame Dang it all) are thanked for their donations. A note from Dame Dang it all in Southern Italy describes the frustration of navigating constant GDPR-mandated cookie warnings on European websites. She also mentions the "meme blocking" laws currently being debated in the EU. Keywords: mark empson, [sandra langston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandra-langston.md), [gdpr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdpr.md), [cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cookies.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md) ### GDPR Effectiveness and Corporate Best Practices - **Episode:** [1040: Pardon Me](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1040-pardon-me.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-08 - **Time:** 1:44:57–1:47:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1040-pardon-me/chapter/gdpr-effectiveness-and-corporate-best-practices.md The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU is characterized as a potential "scam" that allows large companies to avoid liability by following "best practices." The hosts argue that companies will simply join industry organizations that define these practices, creating a legal shield against lawsuits. They suggest the regulation may be more about gouging American tech firms than protecting user privacy. Keywords: [gdpr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdpr.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [data protection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-protection.md), best practices, [compliance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compliance.md) ### GDPR Implementation, Singapore Airport Facial Recognition - **Episode:** [1033: Swagger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1033-swagger.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-18 - **Time:** 59:00–1:01:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1033-swagger/chapter/gdpr-implementation-singapore-airport-facial-recognition.md The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is set to take effect in the European Union on May 25th, introducing strict rules on data collection and the "right to be forgotten." Simultaneously, Singapore's Changi Airport is exploring facial recognition to locate late passengers. The discussion questions how effectively the EU can police data minimization for global tech services. Keywords: [gdpr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdpr.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), singapore airport, [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md) ### WhatsApp Age Limit and EU Data Privacy - **Episode:** [1030: Phoneliness](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1030-phoneliness.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-03 - **Time:** 1:30:14–1:34:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1030-phoneliness/chapter/whatsapp-age-limit-and-eu-data-privacy.md WhatsApp is raising its minimum age for users in Europe from 13 to 16 to comply with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The move follows the resignation of WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum, who reportedly disagreed with Facebook's attempts to use personal data and weaken encryption. The new EU laws grant citizens the "right to be forgotten" and require companies to provide reports on stored user data. Keywords: [whatsapp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whatsapp.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [gdpr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdpr.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), jan koum, [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md) ### Mark Zuckerberg Congressional Testimony and "Zucky" Nickname - **Episode:** [1024: Poop Particle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1024-poop-particle.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-12 - **Time:** 31:02–40:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1024-poop-particle/chapter/mark-zuckerberg-congressional-testimony-and-zucky-nickname.md The hosts analyze Mark Zuckerberg's appearance before Congress, noting Savannah Guthrie's use of the nickname "Zucky." They discuss Zuckerberg's robotic demeanor, his defense of the "FaceMash" website as a college prank, and leaked notes indicating Facebook's strategy regarding the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Keywords: [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [savannah guthrie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/savannah-guthrie.md), facemash, [gdpr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdpr.md) ### Google Privacy Reminders and EU Data Compliance - **Episode:** [1024: Poop Particle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1024-poop-particle.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-12 - **Time:** 45:01–48:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1024-poop-particle/chapter/google-privacy-reminders-and-eu-data-compliance.md Curry describes the intrusive nature of Google's new privacy reminders in the EU, which prevent users from searching until they agree to updated terms. The hosts discuss the complexity of End User License Agreements (EULAs) and the difficulty of opting out of data tracking. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [privacy policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy-policy.md), [gdpr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdpr.md), [data protection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-protection.md), [eula](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eula.md), user agreement ### Ro Khanna, Internet Bill of Rights - **Episode:** [1023: Warm Hand-Off](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1023-warm-hand-off.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-08 - **Time:** 1:09:19–1:12:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1023-warm-hand-off/chapter/ro-khanna-internet-bill-of-rights.md Representative Ro Khanna is advocating for an "Internet Bill of Rights" to regulate how tech companies handle personal data. The proposed legislation includes the right to know, transfer, and delete personal information, similar to the EU's GDPR. Khanna also highlights the power of social media for political mobilization, citing the Parkland student activists as a positive example of the platform's influence. Keywords: [ro khanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ro-khanna.md), internet bill of rights, [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [gdpr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdpr.md), [regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulation.md), parkland kids ### Information Dominance, Military Psychological Operations, GDPR - **Episode:** [1018: Bunny Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1018-bunny-wars.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-22 - **Time:** 40:24–48:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1018-bunny-wars/chapter/information-dominance-military-psychological-operations-gdpr.md The concept of "Information Dominance," a term linked to the NSA and military intelligence, is discussed in the context of digital influence operations. As the US debates social media regulation, the European Union is preparing to implement the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which imposes severe fines for data mishandling. The narrative suggests that Facebook has become a political punching bag in the absence of concrete evidence of Russian collusion. Keywords: [information dominance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-dominance.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [gdpr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdpr.md), [psychological warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-warfare.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md) ### EU GDPR Article 22, Algorithms and Automated Decision-Making - **Episode:** [961: Big BRICS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/961-big-brics.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-03 - **Time:** 2:29:16–2:34:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/961-big-brics/chapter/eu-gdpr-article-22-algorithms-and-automated-decision-making.md The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), specifically Article 22, grants citizens the right to opt out of automated decision-making and profiling by algorithms. 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