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[–] 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

From what I understand the GDPR says you have to give users a real choice about the usage of their data, without any unreasonable negative repercussions. Having to pay money (at least as much as they are asking for) is such an unacceptable repercussion, no matter how FB might phrase it.

They are allowed to take money or show ads for access, but they can't couple that decision with the one about the user's data usage.

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  • [–] -3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    How is it unacceptable? Facebook has no onus to offer their services free of charge, and nobody is required to use Facebook.

    Your options would be pay for it with cash, pay for it with advertising, or don't use the service.

    It seems like the EU is trying to say Facebook is a necessary service, which is bogus.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

    pay for it with advertising your data

    FTFY.

    That part is not allowed according to the GDPR afaik, the decision about your personal data cannot be artificially linked to something else. They can absolutely show ads, but without using your data.

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