EU Digital Omnibus leaves publishers worse off on cookie consent
The EU Digital Omnibus offers cosmetic consent changes that tighten browser control, depress consent rates and deepen legal uncertainty for publishers under GDPR and ePrivacy.
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EU regulators approve Meta’s plan for less personalised ads under the DMA
The European Commission has accepted Meta’s new EU ad model offering users a real choice between fully personalised and less personalised ads to comply with the Digital Markets Act.
Commission seeks to cut cookie consent banners across EU websites
Brussels weighs scaling back e-Privacy cookie consent via centralized preferences and limited exceptions, pitting industry’s GDPR alignment against privacy advocates ahead of the Digital Fairness Act.
Meta Risks EU Penalties for Pay-or-Consent Model
Meta faces potential daily fines from the EU for its “pay-or-consent” ad model, which regulators argue violates the Digital Markets Act by not offering a minimal-data alternative.
Meta Faces Deadline Over “Pay or Consent” Model Compliance
Meta faces EU scrutiny over its “pay or consent” model, risking significant penalties if it fails to address consumer protection concerns by September 1, 2024.
X Faces EU Warning for Failing to Combat Harmful Content
EU regulators warn Elon Musk’s X for failing to combat dangerous content, risking fines up to 6% of revenue if non-compliance continues.
EU accuses Meta for Digital Markets Act breach with “pay or consent”
The EU charges Meta with violating the Digital Markets Act, highlighting concerns over its “pay or consent” model and emphasizing the need for user control over data usage.
Apple, Google, and Meta are being investigated by the EU under DMA
EU investigates Big Tech for DMA compliance issues, considering fines.