The Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) ruled that DerStandard.at’s subscription option requiring users to pay €6 per month for privacy instead of giving free consent is not voluntary under the GDPR. The decision sparked criticism from privacy experts who argue it violates the principle of genuine consent.
Why it matters: The DSB’s ruling highlights a potential conflict between pay‑for‑privacy models and GDPR consent requirements.
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