As per recent reports, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has rejected Facebook, Instagram owner Meta’s unwelcome tactic to bypass the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and provide personalized advertisements without consent. Both Facebook and Instagram are now required to feature an opt-in option for data collection-based advertisements, which users can reject or accept. This ruling will be applicable in all European countries, bringing Meta down to a level playing field with its competitors in the region and restricting its profit spectrum. EDPB’s latest restriction is likely […]