My interpretation was that this is just a fine as a deterrence and the kid will have to sue them to get actual compensation. Of course the fine is so ridiculously low it wouldn't deter jack shit.
That's probably the case/intent, since that article called it a fine. And yes you're right, it's a very trivial fine to a large enough corporation - I'd assume it's cheaper to pay half a dozen fines and settlements than to systematically prevent this kind of thing from happening. The 'recall formula' scene in Fight Club comes to mind.
My interpretation was that this is just a fine as a deterrence and the kid will have to sue them to get actual compensation. Of course the fine is so ridiculously low it wouldn't deter jack shit.
That's probably the case/intent, since that article called it a fine. And yes you're right, it's a very trivial fine to a large enough corporation - I'd assume it's cheaper to pay half a dozen fines and settlements than to systematically prevent this kind of thing from happening. The 'recall formula' scene in Fight Club comes to mind.