Demands and criticisms
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2025 4:39 am
Since Meta launched the paid version, complaints and controversies have been raised by various consumer organisations across Europe. In this case, BEUC's formal submission accuses the company of keeping consumers in the dark about data processing , making it impossible for them to understand how processing changes when choosing one option or another. The organisation argues that the company does not demonstrate the need for the fee imposed on consumers who do not give their consent, which is a requirement according to the Court of Justice of the European Union.
In this regard, BEUC Deputy Director General Ursula Pachl said that Meta’s “pay or consent” offer is an attempt to legalise its business model, which involves the mass collection of personal information for afghanistan number data monetisation through invasive advertising. “It is essential that any consent provided by consumers is valid and meets the high standards set by law, which requires such consent to be free, specific, informed and unambiguous. This is not the case with Meta’s ‘pay or consent’ model ,” the statement said.
The European Commission is also monitoring Meta’s compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations. Violations of these regulations can lead to significant penalties, including the possibility of ordering companies to reform their business models.
The lawsuits allege that Meta lacks a valid legal basis for processing data under the GDPR, and penalties for non-compliance could be as high as 4% of the company's global annual turnover.
In this regard, BEUC Deputy Director General Ursula Pachl said that Meta’s “pay or consent” offer is an attempt to legalise its business model, which involves the mass collection of personal information for afghanistan number data monetisation through invasive advertising. “It is essential that any consent provided by consumers is valid and meets the high standards set by law, which requires such consent to be free, specific, informed and unambiguous. This is not the case with Meta’s ‘pay or consent’ model ,” the statement said.
The European Commission is also monitoring Meta’s compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations. Violations of these regulations can lead to significant penalties, including the possibility of ordering companies to reform their business models.
The lawsuits allege that Meta lacks a valid legal basis for processing data under the GDPR, and penalties for non-compliance could be as high as 4% of the company's global annual turnover.