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474 Meta introduces ad-free subscriptions for social apps in response to European data rules

Business of Apps
Anne Freer @ Business of Apps 1 place · 10/31/2023 05:47 EDT

In response to the evolving European regulatory landscape, Facebook and Instagram are set to launch a new subscription service tailored to users in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland. This move comes as part of criticism over Meta’s commitment to ensure compliance with regional data protection and privacy rules. Personalisation targets ads Starting in November, users residing in these regions will be given a choice: continue using the app with personalised ads for free or

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