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https://www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releases/metas-consent-or-pay-must-not-allow-stalker-ads-report-argues/

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Meta’s Consent or Pay Must Not Allow Stalker Ads, Report Argues

No excuses for not changing Meta business model A new report by digital campaigners, Open Rights Group urges Meta to amend its business model to comply with data protection law.

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Meta recently settled a case, agreeing not to use personal data for profiling in order to flog ads.

Since then thousands have used tools by ORG and other groups to exercise their right to opt-out.

But Meta is playing for time to figure out how to sustain surveillance advertising.

https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/21/meta-settles-u-k-right-to-object-to-ad-tracking-lawsuit-by-agreeing-not-to-track-plaintiff/

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Meta settles UK 'right to object to ad-tracking' lawsuit by agreeing not to track plaintiff | TechCrunch

A human rights campaigner, Tanya O'Carroll, has succeeded in forcing social media giant Meta not to use her data for targeted advertising. The agreement

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In 2024, 98% of Meta’s $165bn of revenue came from advertising with nearly $70bn profit.

Profit has come at the expense of our privacy and the right to opt-out threatens Meta's intrusive advertising model.

So Meta is expected to expand 'consent or pay' to keep lining their pockets. You either pay for its services or let #Meta use your data for advertising.

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Meta must provide a tracking-free version of their services that's accessible without having to pay.

Our report outlines alternatives to 'consent or pay' that aren't reliant on harvesting users' personal data.

This includes contextual advertising or subscriptions for advertisers.

https://www.openrightsgroup.org/publications/consent-without-paying-alternatives-to-metas-surveillance-advertising-models/

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Consent Without Paying: Alternatives to Meta’s Surveillance Advertising Models

Since its first advertising product launched in 2004, Meta has relied on revenue from advertising to support its business.

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Meta must change their surveillance advertising model.

Until they do so, you can use your legal right to object to targeted adverts based on your personal data.

Use our tool to make this request and take control of your privacy (UK residents) ⬇️

https://action.openrightsgroup.org/meta-opt-out

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Meta opt-out

In March 2025, there was a huge victory for your data rights! Meta settled a four year court case with human rights campaigner Tanya O’Carroll. She had taken legal action to force the social media giant to stop collecting and processing her personal data for advertising purposes. Meta have agreed to stop profiling Tanya – and now it’s your turn to say no to stalker ads! If you use any Meta products – Facebook, Instagram, Meta Quest or VR, Threads or WhatsApp – you can use our tool to request that they no longer collect or process your data for advertising.

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