Concerns over Meta's Pay-for-Privacy Model in the EU

The European Commission rejected Meta's pay-or-consent subscription model under the Digital Markets Act, deeming it illegal. Despite Meta's defense that the model aligns with the Court of Justice of the European Union's decision, the EU contends that the pay-or-consent approach violates user data rights. The issue revolves around the competitive edge Meta gains by amalgamating data from platforms like Instagram and its advertising arm. If no resolution is reached by March 2025, Brussels reserves the right to impose fines up to 10% of Meta's global turnover.