Data Privacy23 May 2025by Andy McGurk
Meta Fined €200 Million for “Pay or Consent” — So Why Is the UK’s Media Doing the Same Without Consequence?
In April 2025, the European Commission imposed a €200 million fine on Meta for breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The violation? Meta’s controversial “pay or consent” model, which forces users to choose between surrendering their personal data for targeted advertising or paying a monthly subscription to avoid tracking. The ruling marks a watershed moment...