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I think this is a heavy handed law which entrenches big tech companies.

However I'd argue that from the UK perspective any of these developed countries would be considered reg-shoped.

They don't consider other countries' laws as sufficient to protect their citizens (which I probably wouldn't agree with).

I'm struggling to see a better approach to make sure any law applicable to online services is actually effective.

It seems like there are only a few options:

1. Only pass globally agreed upon laws (which is basically nothing and not realistic)

2. Only regulate domestic providers (which would severely disadvantage them and not resolve the underlying issues)

3. Block all foreign services (which is even more drastic).

In the end a states' power is tied to its territory and the people living within it. If not being active in that state at all releases you from it's laws I would consider this appropriate.

This is on the UK to fix (or not fix) for themselves.



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