Meta's evolving approach to data privacy and targeted ads in Europe.

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Meta (Facebook and Instagram) is switching from an illegal contract to an equally illegal basis "legitimate interests" for advertisement, after noyb won a series of complaints against them. noyb will take imminent action, as the clear case law and guidance does not allow a company to argue that its interests in profits overrides the users' right to privacy.
- Meta (Facebook, Instagram) switching to "Legitimate Interest" for Ads NOYB
- Meta wants EU users to apply for permission to opt out of data collection Ars Technica
- Meta explores ban on political ads in Europe: FT Reuters
- Privacy laws work. Just ask the Europeans KTLA Los Angeles
- Meta to Let Users Opt Out of Some Targeted Ads, but Only in Europe - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
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