The main differences between internet privacy in the US and the EU

https://www.marketplace.org/2017/04/20/tech/make-me-smart-kai-and-molly/blog-main-differences-between-internet-privacy-us-and-eu

European privacy regulations are generally more consumer-focused than U.S. rules.

“Who is the focus of these laws? Is it about protecting us, and giving us all the information we need and allowing us to make informed choices?”

 “Or is it about allowing Comcast to keep up with Google and Facebook when it comes to business models that rely on your personal data?”