[huddo121]

My understanding of it is that HN/YCombinator would also have to be targeting EU customers directly, such as by offering the service in EU languages (english probably wouldn't count) or offering prices in EU currencies.

[cjbprime]

Or placing Google Ads that promote HN targeted in European countries, which seems like a more plausible situation.

[jakeogh]

Not trying to argue, I don't know the GDPR details, maybe it's written that way, but that wouldn't matter. EU law does not apply to US corporations or citizens unless they are in the EU or are concerned about getting assets taken that are in the EU.

[zaarn]

EU laws can totally apply to US corporations or citizens. It may not be enforceable however. (The US has a good history of applying their laws on non-US citizens, just check who has been sued over copyright violations)