Dumb question - how can anyone be sure that companies actually delete the data? What about the backups, what happens to the data there? How do these govt enforcers verify this? Also, what about Clearview's employees abusing the data? what stops them from snooping on someone they are interested in?
It is actually not stupid. Nothing stops them except a liability for a hefty fine if they are cought. In same manner as nothing stops criminal from stealing your car. But there might be a jail sentance that deters him from doing it. Some cars will be stolen, some criminals cought and jailed.
Sure, car has locks. It is preventive measure. Same as not uploading your personal data/pictures/... to "public" servers.
Dumb question - how can anyone be sure that companies actually delete the data? What about the backups, what happens to the data there? How do these govt enforcers verify this? Also, what about Clearview's employees abusing the data? what stops them from snooping on someone they are interested in?