Meta plans to charge EU users €160 per year if they do not consent to the processing of their personal data on Facebook and Instagram. The proposal references an obiter dictum from the CJEU case C‑252/21 that an alternative to ads may be offered for a fee. Privacy advocates and regulators say the approach conflicts with the GDPR and could be challenged in court.
Why it matters: The proposal could create a paid consent model that may undermine GDPR‑protected privacy rights in the EU.
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