The "memories from the past allow for a better understanding of the value of privacy" is something I only hear from non-europeans.
The average european does not pay attention to his/her data. Facebook & al might be seen as "bad" by a small minority but google the name of the next person you'll meet and you'll get everything from the name of their kindergarten to the name of their current & past love interests.
Experian is one the largest marketing email provider in Europe and next to no one, even in the marketing space, has heard about the extent of the breach they suffered on their credit rating operations in the US (arguably more sensitive than a mere list of emails: if they fail on credit rating god knows what their marketing operation looks like...).
The only one big difference between Europe & the rest of the world is the GDPR but, again, only professional have heard about it. Many companies are finally addressing their shortcomings thanks to the impeding doom they perceive the GDPR to be.
The average european does not pay attention to his/her data. Facebook & al might be seen as "bad" by a small minority but google the name of the next person you'll meet and you'll get everything from the name of their kindergarten to the name of their current & past love interests.
Experian is one the largest marketing email provider in Europe and next to no one, even in the marketing space, has heard about the extent of the breach they suffered on their credit rating operations in the US (arguably more sensitive than a mere list of emails: if they fail on credit rating god knows what their marketing operation looks like...).
The only one big difference between Europe & the rest of the world is the GDPR but, again, only professional have heard about it. Many companies are finally addressing their shortcomings thanks to the impeding doom they perceive the GDPR to be.