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Meta proposes "less personalized" ads that use location and age without consent, sparking GDPR enforcement concerns

Meta announced a new ad option that will still use personal data such as location and date of birth without obtaining consent, which noyb says violates the GDPR. The organization has filed pending litigation against Meta for this and previous consent‑bypass approaches.

Why it matters: The proposal could breach GDPR consent rules, prompting enforcement action by EU data‑protection authorities.

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

Sources
Ads: Meta wants to be 'less illegal' - but much more annoying...
noyb · primary source · Nov 12, 2024
Ads: Meta wants to be 'less illegal' - but much more annoying...
noyb · Nov 12, 2024
Details
JurisdictionIreland
RegulatorIrish Data Protection Commission
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusPending
PublishedNovember 12, 2024
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsMeta
Topicsconsent, targeted advertising, profiling
Datapersonal, location