I think it is less cargo-cult and more nobody wants to be sued over something th...

seabee on Jan 9, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: Google Data Chief Says ‘Flawed’ EU Privacy Law Is ...

I think it is less cargo-cult and more nobody wants to be sued over something they don't really understand so they choose the (dumbest) option with the least risk that still lets them do what they want.