Sites block users, shut down activities and flood inboxes as GDPR rules loom
by Alex Hern and Jim Waterson from Technology | The Guardian on (#3QXAN)
Some companies push new onerous terms of service on users as GDPR rules come into force on Friday
Dozens of websites shut down their activities completely, others forced users to agree to new terms of service, and inboxes have been flooded with emails begging customers to remain on mailing lists as the GDPR rules come into force on Friday.
The biggest update in data protection laws since the 1990s is posing major challenges for developers and businesses - while giving substantial new powers to consumers.
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