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ExpertAdvisor01last Friday at 8:01 PM3 repliesview on HN

I don’t understand why they are tying the fine amount to global revenue rather than Italian revenue. Any Italian here who can explain it ?


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betabylast Friday at 8:22 PM

It's pretty common in fact for certain countries, see for example https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/russia-fines-google-20-de...

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philipwhiukyesterday at 4:28 AM

Easy. Tech companies love revenue and profit shifting.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_Sandwich

The sales are 'made' in the US despite the customer and the "sales team" in the country.

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ExpertAdvisor01last Friday at 8:29 PM

Ah Digital service act fines and other eu fines are tied to Global revenue.