It's not a perfect analogy, but we can consider the case of recording in public being legal and the majority of people feeling this is reasonable, versus people's gradient of unease with uniquitous CCTV surveillance, versus how people would feel if the government made sure a law that all CCTV cameras are made remotely accessible at all times.
> So if I run a large online shop I need to provide an API so anyone can download all of my product descriptions and prices?
> If I publish an online magazine, I need to provide an API so anyone can download all the content I produce?
How is your online shop a "systemic risk" ? Moreover "large online platforms" is a clearly defined term... not your usual website
So please: keep cool... We, Europeans, are not always stupid bureaucracy lovers. Sometimes we also have good ideas to try to preserve our shared freedom and rights and democracy :-)
When you come across something that makes it seem like everyone else has lost their mind, a 30 second Google search might help.
This has fuck all to do with government overreach or access to private data.