It's not a question of what they HOLD (though that is affected by GDPR, it's hardly different to what they need to do), it's a question of what they DISTRIBUTE. Which should, quite literally, be... nothing.
The answer is in the article and other articles... lawyers. They want free access. It's particularly the media lawyers for take down notices, fines, and lawsuits. When in doubt, follow the money.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
