#EU privacy rules

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The Globe and Mail
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Meta, other platforms should give users free option without targeted ads, EU privacy watchdog says

Large online platforms like Meta Platforms should offer users a free, ad-free option without targeted advertising to ensure valid consent under EU privacy rules. [ more ]
TechCrunch
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Meta's EU ad-free subscription faces early privacy challenge | TechCrunch

Privacy rights group noyb has filed a complaint against Meta's 'pay or okay' tactic to circumvent EU privacy rules.
noyb argues that the cost of Meta's ad-free subscription is far higher than the value the company derives from tracking users in the region.
The complaint is on behalf of an individual in financial distress who cannot afford the subscription cost to protect their privacy. [ more ]
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