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EDPB publishes first opinion on Pay or Okay, urging a three‑option consent model

In April 2024 the European Data Protection Board released its first opinion on Pay or Okay systems, recommending a third choice of "advertising, but no tracking" alongside pay and consent options. A noyb‑commissioned study shows that users overwhelmingly prefer this third option when it is offered. The opinion aligns with the legal requirement for a genuine or free choice.

Why it matters: The EDPB opinion could reshape consent practices by mandating a non‑tracking advertising alternative to payment or consent.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
‘Pay or Okay’ study: Users prefer a tracking-free “third option”
noyb · primary source · Dec 4, 2025
‘Pay or Okay’ study: Users prefer a tracking-free “third option”
noyb · Dec 4, 2025
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorEuropean Data Protection Board
StatusPublished
PublishedDecember 4, 2025
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsMeta, noyb, European Data Protection Board
Topicsconsent, targeted advertising, tracking, privacy
Datapersonal