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Just because an individual has the right, doesn't mean the other entities have the means or desire.

Pithy!

But I guess I'm still confused. If a vendor provides software that doesn't honor the right, how many times can they do that before they get in trouble?

In HN case, I'm sure an email would sort it out, however.

If they're not in the EU, probably "forever," especially if they are in one of the many countries that are politically indifferent or hostile to the EU.

Information flows freely worldwide. Regulations do not.

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