Meta's new EU regulator is contractually prohibited from hurting Meta's feelings

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45 points by hn_acker a day ago


hekkle - a day ago

As bad as this sounds, and I do agree with the author that appointing an ex-Meta exec to the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) position, is ridiculous. I think it would be fair to also say that the agreement she signed would be unenforceable in Europe. In fact, the author even admits it is unenforceable in the US

> The clauses in Wynn-Williams contract are very similar (if not identical) to the clauses that the US National Labor Relations Board ruled unenforceable

It is definitely still a concern that she (potentially) has stock options in the company, since she will be unwilling to make any decision that could adversely affect her nest egg.

deaux - a day ago

Ireland needs to be treated like the rogue state they are. They're more damaging to the EU than Hungary. 100% of their economic growth is built on parasitism.

avdelazeri - 6 hours ago

Regulatory capture is an ugly thing.

hn_acker - a day ago

The full title is:

> Meta's new top EU regulator is contractually prohibited from hurting Meta's feelings