If GDPR is enforced, could we just cut the transatlantic cables?

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Looks like the GDPR implies that no tcp packets are allowed to travel to the US, even if the user gives their consent.That's how I read the recent rulings that using fonts, CDNs, analytics from US companies is illegal in Europe. Because all infrastructure in the US is under control of the US government.Under this interpretation of the GDPR, what legal ways are left to send tcp packets from Europe to the US?

spxd · Accepted Answer

I'm from Europe. Until the US will spy on all (US citizens blindly obey and let them do whatever they want, in China it's the government in the US the companies and the government). Cut those cables today. Europe will be connected with Asia and Africa, 2/3 of the world.

incomingpain · Answer

This isn't my understanding of GDPR. I'm also not familiar with any rulings which has done this. Not really seeing anything in a quick search.
I'm not in Europe. From my personal understanding of GDPR I like the legislation and what it does for the people. IT specifically exempts people and residential and government from the enforcement. So this is corporate regulations saying corporations can't transfer personal data out of europe.
Do you have a problem with this? If so, what are you doing with my personal data? Tell me more? I would like to know who are threats to my personal data.

PaulHoule · Answer

Would this make those distracting cookie popups go away?