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Meta Offers Less-Targeted Ad Option for EU Users Under DMA Scrutiny

EU regulators will assess the proposal to decide if the probe should close or advance to new penalties.

Overview

  • Meta committed to adjust Facebook and Instagram in the EU to present at least two ad-personalization choices in line with the Digital Markets Act.
  • Users will be able to choose fully personalized ads based on broader behavioral data or a limited-personalization option that relies on more general signals.
  • The changes include clearer consent screens and greater transparency over data use, shifting away from an all-or-nothing model.
  • The move follows EU enforcement against gatekeeper platforms, with reporting that Meta faced a €200 million fine in April and potential daily penalties up to 5% of average global daily revenue.
  • Regulators are reviewing the proposal, while advertisers and industry observers track likely effects on reach, campaign costs, measurement, and possible uptake of similar consent models in other regions.