Not every regulation deserves your budget.
Sometimes regulations feel like the cookie consent law.
Annoying, costly, and with zero ROI.
Here’s the trap I see often: – HR waves the red flag – Finance brings in a law firm – Everyone says “we must comply or else…”
But wait. – What’s the fine? – What’s the actual chance of getting fined? – And most importantly: is fixing it commercially worth it?
Getting advice is smart. Blindly following it is expensive.
At the end of the day, the decision isn’t legal. It’s commercial. It’s yours.
Ever spent more on compliance than the actual risk justified?
p.s. This comic by Jonathan Stark nails it: https://jonathanstark.com/ditcherville/261
That’s exactly how I think about these decisions too. Thanks @jonathanstark for putting it so simply.
