Meta is considering launching a paid version of Instagram and Facebook in Europe to comply with EU regulations and protect user privacy. The move would ensure no ads are shown to users in Europe. The European Commission previously opened an antitrust investigation into Meta's practices, and the company also faced challenges due to the invalidation of the EU-US Privacy Shield. The Digital Markets Act, which aims to regulate tech companies, has further complicated Meta's operations in Europe, including the delayed launch of its app Threads.
Meta may launch paid versions of Facebook, Instagram in these countries, here's why
September 02, 2023
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Meta is considering launching a paid version of Instagram and Facebook in Europe to comply with EU regulations and protect user privacy. The move would ensure no ads are shown to users in Europe. The European Commission previously opened an antitrust investigation into Meta's practices, and the company also faced challenges due to the invalidation of the EU-US Privacy Shield. The Digital Markets Act, which aims to regulate tech companies, has further complicated Meta's operations in Europe, including the delayed launch of its app Threads.