Facebook Apparently Will Ask for Consent Before Showing Behavioral Ads to Some Users
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For many years now, EFF has argued that pervasive online behavioral surveillance, which powers the exploitative data broker industry as well as some of the largest online tech companies, should be banned. Companies should voluntarily make these changes to benefit their users, but EFF also strongly...

Summary:

  • EFF has long argued that companies should not be allowed to collect and process private behavioral data without opt-in consent from users.
  • Meta, one of the largest collectors of behavioral data in the world, has announced that it will change the legal basis for its behavioral advertising in the EU, EEA, and Switzerland from “legitimate interests” to “consent.”
  • Meta has a history of trying to circumvent privacy laws, and it is not clear how the company will implement this change.
  • Meta’s announcement came after recent court interpretations of the GDPR, as well as the incoming Digital Markets Act (DMA).
  • The GDPR requires companies to obtain opt-in consent to collect, retain, disclose, or use a person’s data.
  • @GustavoMEnglish
    2•1 year ago

    “Hey, user. So we are peeking on your browsing habits and give you suggestions related to it. Is that okay to you?”

    “Yeah, su–”

    “…and taking your credit card info, where you live, and even your medical condition. OHHH glad we’ve finally reached a consent from you!”

    “what”