Does Vagueness in Regulation Make an Organization Less Likely to Comply?

Bernhard Ganglmair
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Bernhard Ganglmair

Abstract information

The European Commission’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in 2018. In this video, BERNHARD GANGLMAIR analyzes the ways in which German firms responded to this regulation with a particular focus on the GDPR requirement for accessibility and readability. Studying companies’ privacy policies published between 2014 and 2021, the research shows that while the volume of information provided increased greatly, its readability generally did not. Ganglmair argues that the regulation’s failure to precisely define readability makes it more likely that films will not comply with this requirement. Continuing research will explore the relevance of competitive pressures in this context.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21036/LTPUB101161

Researcher

Bernhard Ganglmair is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Mannheim. On the board of the Mannheim Centre for Competition and Innovation (MaCCI) and head of the ‘Competition and Innovation’ Junior Research Group at ZEW Mannheim, Ganglmair completed his PhD at the University of Zurich in 2011. He previously held the position of Assistant Professor of Managerial Economics at the University of Texas at Dallas. His research interests include technology standards/standardization and patents, trade secrets and the economic analysis of law. Ganglmair’s research has been published in the RAND Journal of Economics, the Journal of Law and Economics and the Journal of Industrial Economics, among others.

Institution information

University of Mannheim (Universität Mannheim)

The University of Mannheim is frequently cited as the “Harvard of Germany,” primarily due to its world-class reputation in business administration and economics. Centered within the magnificent Mannheim Palace, one of the largest baroque buildings in Europe, the university provides a unique architectural setting for its academic pursuits. It is highly regarded for its research-driven curriculum and strong ties to the corporate sector, consistently ranking as the top German institution for social sciences and business. With a focused profile and a highly international outlook, it remains a premier destination for future leaders in finance, politics, and academia.
University of Mannheim (Universität Mannheim)
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Original Publication

Regulatory Compliance with Limited Enforceability: Evidence from Privacy Policies

Bernhard Ganglmair,

Julia Krämer,

Jacopo Gambato

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Bernhard Ganglmair, 

Latest Thinking, 

Does Vagueness in Regulation Make an Organization Less Likely to Comply?, 

https://doi.org/10.21036/LTPUB101161, 

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