I agree however allowing any company regardless of its business the opportunity to escape liability of consequences is dangerous. Pharma companies have in the past and will continue to have their scandals same as any other industry. There shouldn’t be exceptions. Who gets to define what industry is important or not and therefore avoids regulation is dangerous as it’s only as reliable as the “who’s” in control.
I'm not saying pharmaceutical companies shouldn't be regulated. I objected to the notion they should be held liable for side effects. Those are known risks inherent to the treatments.
Widespread data collection on the other hand is totally unnecessary and should absolutely be a massive liability for any company that does it.
