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European regulators order a ban on Meta’s unlawful behavioural advertising processing

The EDPB found an ongoing infringement involving processing for behavioural advertising on the basis of contract and legitimate interests across the European Economic Area.

Confirmed

Case ID: meta-behavioural-advertising-2023

What the record establishes

The EDPB instructed the Irish regulator to impose a processing ban. This record includes no separate monetary penalty.

Sources

  1. Primary recordUrgent binding decision regarding MetaEuropean Data Protection Board · 1 November 2023 · accessed 11 August 2026

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