Twitter has been going nuts over GDPR, and #GDPRday has been trending with some of the funniest social media posts we've seen in a while.
European citizens are being inundated with requests to opt in or opt out of receiving emails as new data and privacy controls with hefty fines are now in place.
Maybe the Los Angeles Times data team will get a laugh out of the tweets. They need it, because they're blocking EU customers right now and still trying to figure out GDPR.
The protected squirrel:
The Star Wars theme:
Even the Royals are asking the all important question:
Every student's dream—getting out of work in front of the class:
Irony and sarcasm? Yep, it was trending:
You knew it would happen. GDPR is now a drinking game:
And "the irony" continues:
Only one thing can be said about this one—"Dohh!":
And here's an idea. Can companies repay privacy violations in food instead of cash? Interesting idea, and we laughed at the reply:
Lastly, we do respond to tough guys in movies. We are done mentioning GDPR!*
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