The hacker whose involvement with anti-piracy software ended in a jail sentence has emerged from prison struggling to make rent as he starts paying his fine. ‘It could be worse,’ he says
  • zqwzzle@lemmy.caEnglish
    219·
    9 months ago

    If only the legal system would also fine companies many times their earning potential for their infractions.

    • OrangeCorvus@lemmy.worldEnglish
      92·
      9 months ago

      Well they should have fined Facebook for the Cambridge Analytica scandal, a couple of trillions. That would have taught a lot of companies about ethics how to not lose all your money.

      • ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.oneEnglish
        14·
        9 months ago

        Instead we issue paltry fines to corporations. Simply, because we have convinced the public that corporations are job creators. Who doesn’t love a job creator!?