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		harryh on Feb 7, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: What Vizio was doing behind the TV screen The idea that the data that they collected was worth $1B is laughable.

kilotaras on Feb 7, 2017 [–]

Fine should be bigger than price of the data.

Expected return from 'illegal' activity E = R - p * F, where R is revenue, F is fine and p is probability of getting caught.

p < 1, so if F < R engaging in such activity is a rational, if immoral, choice.

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