EU privacy watchdogs urged to oppose Meta's no-ads subscription service
A group of 28 organizations is urging European privacy enforcers to oppose Meta's no-ads subscription service, as it requires users to pay for privacy and could set a precedent for other companies to follow.
The group argues that allowing a 'pay or okay' model would undermine the GDPR and weaken data protection standards across industries. [ more ]
EU criticizes Meta's 'privacy for cash' business model
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) emphasizes that people should not have to choose between giving their data or paying for privacy on major online platforms. [ more ]
EDPB responds to European Commission's voluntary cookie pledge proposal
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has responded to the European Commission's voluntary cookie pledge initiative.
The EDPB approved the pledge, but recommended that businesses not ask for consent to collect user personal data for a full year after consent is declined. [ more ]
IAB Europe opines on 'misconceptions' surrounding the pending EDPB pay-or-consent decision
IAB Europe rebutted misconceptions about Meta's pay-or-consent model, highlighting no linking of data protection to pay and contextual ads as critical revenue for online services. [ more ]
The European Data Protection Board has published a guide to EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) one-stop-shop cases.
The guide covers enforcement actions under Articles 32, 33, and 34 of the GDPR, providing insights into how DPAs have interpreted and applied GDPR provisions in various scenarios. [ more ]