DPC fine: Meta, legal basis for ads (Facebook and Instagram) privacy case

Decision

Regulator

IDIrish Data Protection Commission

acted against

Against

Meta Platforms Ireland Limited

The DPC found Meta could not rely on its terms of service (contract) as the legal basis for personalised advertising on Facebook and Instagram.

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