April 18, 2024 at 08:27AM The EU’s Data Protection Board advises against large online platforms offering a choice between paying for a service and consenting to personal data use for targeted advertising. This arises from complaints and requests by various data protection authorities. The EDPB opinion questions the validity of the “pay or okay” model … Read more
March 11, 2024 at 07:25AM UK’s ICO is seeking input on “consent or pay” business models, where users can pay to access services without data being used for advertising. The ICO emphasizes the need for users to understand the consent aspect and have the freedom to withdraw it easily. The consultation addresses factors like fee … Read more
February 16, 2024 at 10:03AM Civil rights groups urge the EU watchdog to rule against Meta’s paid data tracking opt-out, calling it a violation of EU law. Meta contends subscriptions comply with EU rules after legal battles but activists argue it violates consumer rights. European Data Protection Board will soon decide on this issue, as … Read more