{"id":454,"date":"2024-01-29T15:35:36","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T14:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.usercentrics.com\/?post_type=knowledge&#038;p=32818"},"modified":"2025-06-25T08:36:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T06:36:38","slug":"meta-ad-subscription-model-digital-markets-act-dma","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/usercentrics-poc.psapp.dev\/us\/knowledge-hub\/meta-ad-subscription-model-digital-markets-act-dma\/","title":{"rendered":"What does Meta\u2019s ad-free subscription model for European users mean for the future of digital advertising?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On October 30, 2023, <a href=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/news\/2023\/10\/facebook-and-instagram-to-offer-subscription-for-no-ads-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meta announced<\/a> their decision to offer ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram on a subscription basis to users in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>From November 2023, users in these regions could either pay a monthly subscription fee for an ad-free experience or continue to use the platforms for free and receive personalized ads. Users who choose the free version implicitly agree to have their personal data used for tailored advertising.<\/p>\n<p>We examine Meta\u2019s ad-free subscription model, its compliance with European data privacy regulations, and what it means for users and advertisers.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-meta-s-subscription-model-for-eu-users\">Understanding Meta\u2019s subscription model for EU users<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Meta\u2019s new subscription offering for Facebook and Instagram access in the EU and Switzerland has specific variations on pricing and access. The cost of this ad-free experience depends on the platform used for purchase:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u20ac9.99\/month on desktop\/web<\/li>\n<li>\u20ac12.99\/month on iOS and Android<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, until March 1, 2024, a single subscription covers all linked Facebook and Instagram accounts within a user\u2019s Accounts Center. After this date, a charge of \u20ac6 per month for each additional account will apply for web users, while iOS and Android users will face an \u20ac8 monthly charge per additional account.<\/p>\n<p>Meta, previously fined for multiple instances of unlawful advertising practices, has changed its approach. The company moved from using legitimate interest as the legal basis for data processing to using consent (<a href=\"https:\/\/gdpr.eu\/article-6-how-to-process-personal-data-legally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Art. 6 GDPR<\/a>). The aim is to align their advertising practices with European regulations, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics-poc.psapp.devknowledge-hub\/the-eu-general-data-protection-regulation\/\">General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics-poc.psapp.devknowledge-hub\/digital-markets-act-dma-impacts-user-privacy-and-consent-management\/\">European Digital Markets Act (DMA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Meta cites a <a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/HTML\/?uri=CELEX:62021CJ0252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 2023 ruling<\/a> from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) as the basis for its decision to charge a fee for ad-free access, claiming that it provides users with a genuine choice while complying with European regulations. The ruling stated that users must be free to decline consent for data collection without having to completely stop using the offered service. As a result, users should be given an equivalent alternative, \u201cif necessary for an appropriate fee\u201d, where their data is not processed.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-meta-s-subscription-model-compliant-with-the-gdpr\">Is Meta\u2019s subscription model compliant with the GDPR?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Meta\u2019s introduction of a subscription option, often referred to as the \u201cPUR Model\u201d or \u201cpay or okay\u201d, mirrors strategies used by many publishers in the EU. This model typically involves giving users access to content either through a subscription or by consenting to their data being processed.<\/p>\n<p>Meta\u2019s ad-free subscription model has raised concerns among privacy activists and is facing legal challenges.<\/p>\n<p>The model\u2019s compliance with the GDPR is a topic of ongoing discussion and scrutiny. Several European data protection authorities (DPAs) have weighed in on such subscription models as a way to continue advertising, as well as on related concepts like cookie walls and paywalls.<\/p>\n<h4>Denmark<\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datatilsynet.dk\/hvad-siger-reglerne\/vejledning\/cookies\/cookie-walls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Danish DPA Datatilsynet<\/a> in February 2023 shared guidelines suggesting that companies could use a cookie wall if they also offered a reasonable alternative, which could be payment-based for users who did not wish to consent to data processing. The guidelines stated that companies can set a fee for subscription at their discretion but stressed that they must not set \u201can unreasonably high price for the payment alternative\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The DPA guidelines also require companies to prove that processing data for statistical or personalization purposes is essential for offering access without payment as an alternative to the paid subscription.<\/p>\n<h4>Germany<\/h4>\n<p>Even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pl-talents.com\/de\/heise-de-s-pay-or-okay-practice-deemed-illegal-by-german-dpa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">if there have been cases<\/a> before where a \u201cpay or okay\u201d model was deemed illegal in Germany, the <a href=\"https:\/\/datenschutzkonferenz-online.de\/media\/pm\/DSK_Beschluss_Bewertung_von_Pur-Abo-Modellen_auf_Websites.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">German Data Protection Conference (DSK)<\/a>, evaluated subscription models and concluded in March 2023 that they could comply with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations, assuming all requirements for informed, specific, and voluntary consent were met.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribers and non-subscribers must also have access to equivalent content, and providing granular consent must be possible if personal data is processed for multiple purposes. If granular consent is not possible, then consent cannot be considered fully informed and freely given and is thus invalid.<\/p>\n<h4>France<\/h4>\n<p>The Commission Nationale Informatique &#038; Libert\u00e9s (CNIL) also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnil.fr\/fr\/cookie-walls-la-cnil-publie-des-premiers-criteres-devaluation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">considered this issue in May 2022<\/a>, stating that paywalls \u2014 where users must pay to access content if they refuse cookies \u2014 were not inherently prohibited since they offered an alternative to consenting to tracking technologies. Like the Danish DPA, they cautioned that the cost must not deter users from making a true choice, emphasizing the need for a \u201creasonable price\u201d.<\/p>\n<h4>Challenges against Meta\u2019s subscription model for EU users<\/h4>\n<p>The Austrian DPA <a href=\"https:\/\/consent.yahoo.com\/v2\/collectConsent?sessionId=3_cc-session_705c14b3-355a-4bc6-9873-f2dd82d4857f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">has been approached<\/a> to assess whether the subscription cost is excessively high, potentially making it a questionable practice under European privacy laws.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beuc.eu\/press-releases\/consumer-groups-file-complaint-against-metas-unfair-pay-or-consent-model\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">separate legal challenge<\/a> has been filed before the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network by the BEUC, The European Consumer Organisation and 19 member states to assess whether the subscription model constitutes an \u201caggressive practice\u201d and contravenes EU consumer laws.<\/p>\n<h4>The verdict on Meta\u2019s planned model<\/h4>\n<p>The verdict is still out on whether Meta\u2019s model aligns with European regulations like the GDPR and will largely depend on two factors:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Whether users are offered the option to consent, and, if so, whether this consent is deemed granular.<\/li>\n<li>Whether the subscription fee is deemed reasonable so that it provides users with a real choice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It\u2019s a dynamic issue that\u2019s still unfolding as European regulators assess the subscription model\u2019s compliance with legal standards. The Usercentrics team will keep a watch on these developments and provide updates as the situation progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-changes-for-meta-users-in-the-eu-eea-and-switzerland\">What changes for Meta users in the EU, EEA and Switzerland?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>With the announcement of the subscription model, Facebook and Instagram users have three options:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>pay for a subscription to enjoy an ad-free experience<\/li>\n<li>continue to use the platform(s) without paying, have their personal data processed, and be served personalized ads<\/li>\n<li>leave the platforms altogether if they don\u2019t want to pay or have their data processed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Users who choose to subscribe will have a distraction-free experience, enabling them to focus on connecting with others and consuming brand content that interests them.<\/p>\n<p>However, we must consider the potential trade-offs of this subscription model. Users may enjoy an ad-free experience, but they now need to pay for platforms that were previously available for free and widely used \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/transparency.fb.com\/sr\/dsa-report-feb2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meta reported<\/a> 255 million monthly active users on Facebook and 250 million on Instagram in Europe at the end of 2022. The move to a subscription model might exclude European users who cannot afford the subscription fee.<\/p>\n<p>Users who can\u2019t or don\u2019t want to pay a monthly subscription must decide if they want to part with their data for access to the social media platforms or stop using them, when they may have built up content and communities over a decade or more of use.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advertising-on-facebook-and-instagram-what-marketers-can-expect\">Advertising on Facebook and Instagram: What marketers can expect<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>With Meta\u2019s new subscription model, advertisers will have to adapt to significant changes in the digital advertising ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h4>Potential reduction in audience<\/h4>\n<p>Subscribed users pay a monthly fee for a subscription service with no ads on Facebook and Instagram, so they\u2019ll not be targetable by advertisers. There could be a further reduction in audience size if users who are unwilling to subscribe or consent to data use leave the platforms. Experience with PUR models in other platforms tells us there\u2019s normally not a significant decrease in user base. But if it does become considerable over time, it may impact advertisers\u2019 reach, potentially impacting their marketing campaigns and return on ad investment.<\/p>\n<h4>Increased competition for Meta ad space<\/h4>\n<p>With a portion of the audience now unreachable, the competition for the remaining ad space may intensify. This might lead to higher costs for advertisers as they vie for the attention of a smaller user base. At the same time, non-subscribed users may be less engaged (or more resistant) than paid ones, so less receptive to advertising generally.<\/p>\n<h4>Retention of targeted advertising opportunities<\/h4>\n<p>Despite these challenges, advertisers retain the opportunity for targeted advertising with non-subscribed users who remain active on the platforms. This segment still allows for data-driven, targeted campaigns, enabling advertisers to maintain precision in their marketing efforts, even if to a narrower audience.<\/p>\n<h4>Reevaluation of marketing strategies<\/h4>\n<p>These changes in the advertising landscape urge advertisers to reevaluate their marketing strategies. A holistic approach to digital marketing that includes a variety of platforms and channels can help mitigate risks and strengthen overall advertising efforts. Embracing <a href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics-poc.psapp.devknowledge-hub\/consent-based-marketing\/\">consent-based marketing strategies<\/a> will also help future-proof organizations\u2019 digital marketing efforts.<\/p>\n<p>These impacts largely depend on how many users choose to subscribe, consent to access to their data, or leave the platforms. Nonetheless, advertisers will need to adapt their strategies to these changes.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ad-transparency-under-the-digital-markets-act-dma\">Ad transparency under the Digital Markets Act (DMA)<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The implementation of the <a href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics-poc.psapp.devknowledge-hub\/digital-markets-act-timeline\/\">European Digital Markets Act<\/a> brings a significant shift to businesses advertising on Facebook and Instagram. The DMA mandates that Meta \u2014 which is <a href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics-poc.psapp.devknowledge-hub\/role-of-gatekeepers-under-digital-markets-act\/\">one of the designated gatekeepers<\/a> under the European regulation \u2014 must provide advertisers with more comprehensive ad performance metrics.<\/p>\n<p>This requirement for greater transparency can offer advertisers a clearer view of how their ads perform among the non-subscribed audience segment on Meta\u2019s platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Increased transparency can also translate to deeper insights for advertisers. They can now access more detailed information about the reach, engagement, and overall effectiveness of their ads. This clarity is valuable in understanding how their content resonates with the audience that continues to see ads, and if perhaps shifts in strategy are needed to align with any changes in audience.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"uc-notice\">\n    <div class=\"uc-notice__icon\">\n        <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M10.8177 17.0093H12.8177V11.0093H10.8177V17.0093ZM11.8177 9.00928C12.1011 9.00928 12.3386 8.91344 12.5302 8.72178C12.7219 8.53011 12.8177 8.29261 12.8177 8.00928C12.8177 7.72594 12.7219 7.48844 12.5302 7.29678C12.3386 7.10511 12.1011 7.00928 11.8177 7.00928C11.5344 7.00928 11.2969 7.10511 11.1052 7.29678C10.9136 7.48844 10.8177 7.72594 10.8177 8.00928C10.8177 8.29261 10.9136 8.53011 11.1052 8.72178C11.2969 8.91344 11.5344 9.00928 11.8177 9.00928ZM11.8177 22.0093C10.4344 22.0093 9.13442 21.7468 7.91775 21.2218C6.70108 20.6968 5.64275 19.9843 4.74275 19.0843C3.84275 18.1843 3.13025 17.1259 2.60525 15.9093C2.08025 14.6926 1.81775 13.3926 1.81775 12.0093C1.81775 10.6259 2.08025 9.32594 2.60525 8.10928C3.13025 6.89261 3.84275 5.83428 4.74275 4.93428C5.64275 4.03428 6.70108 3.32178 7.91775 2.79678C9.13442 2.27178 10.4344 2.00928 11.8177 2.00928C13.2011 2.00928 14.5011 2.27178 15.7177 2.79678C16.9344 3.32178 17.9928 4.03428 18.8927 4.93428C19.7927 5.83428 20.5052 6.89261 21.0302 8.10928C21.5552 9.32594 21.8177 10.6259 21.8177 12.0093C21.8177 13.3926 21.5552 14.6926 21.0302 15.9093C20.5052 17.1259 19.7927 18.1843 18.8927 19.0843C17.9928 19.9843 16.9344 20.6968 15.7177 21.2218C14.5011 21.7468 13.2011 22.0093 11.8177 22.0093Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc-notice__content\">\n                <p><strong>New to the Digital Markets Act (DMA)?<\/strong> Learn more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics-poc.psapp.devknowledge-hub\/digital-markets-act-faq-top-30-questions-answered\/\">Digital Markets Act FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Despite a potentially slightly reduced data pool because of the subscription model, the enhanced metrics available under the DMA put advertisers in a position to develop more informed and targeted advertising approaches.<\/p>\n<p>So <a href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics-poc.psapp.devknowledge-hub\/digital-markets-act-compliance-for-advertisers\/\">DMA advertising<\/a> rules still enable access to more detailed performance data, there\u2019s the opportunity to shift towards a deeper analysis of ad performance and user engagement patterns. Advertisers can examine the nuances of how different audience segments interact with their ads, leading to more precise and effective campaign strategies.<\/p>\n<p>This approach is not just about reaching the audience but engaging with them more meaningfully, tailoring messages that resonate and drive desired actions.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preparing-for-the-future-of-digital-advertising\">Preparing for the future of digital advertising<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>As the communication around <a href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics-poc.psapp.devknowledge-hub\/digital-markets-act-dma-compliance-guide-for-companies\/\">DMA compliance<\/a> continues to emerge and the scrutiny of Meta\u2019s subscription model unfolds in front of data protection authorities, marketers need to monitor developments for potential changes in Meta\u2019s policy and EU regulatory enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>Staying informed and responsive to changes will be key to maintaining effective and compliant advertising practices within this evolving regulatory framework. <a href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics-poc.psapp.deviframe-page-form-newsletter\/?iframe=true\">Subscribe to our data privacy newsletter<\/a> to receive monthly updates on this and other topics straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"uc-cta_69eb95589d7b9\" class=\"uc-cta uc-cta--button uc-cta--size-full uc-cta--primary uc-ctx--blue\">\n    <div class=\"uc-cta__inner container\">\n        <div class=\"uc-cta__content\">\n                                        <div class=\"uc-cta__heading no-default-margin\">Protect your ad revenue amid new privacy regulations<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"uc-cta__description\">\n                    <p>Start your 14-day free Usercentrics CMP trial<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"uc-cta__section\">\n                                        <a id=\"303f5f8a-623c-4520-8f87-7511c4d0e236\" class=\"uc-button uc-button-size-m uc-button-contained  no-default-link-decoration\" href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics-poc.psapp.devfree-trial\/\" target=\"\"><span>Sign-up today<\/span><\/a>                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <script type=\"module\">\n        new Uc_Cta(document.getElementById(\"uc-cta_69eb95589d7b9\"));\n    <\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Meta&#8217;s new ad-free subscription model for EU users, the digital advertising industry is facing a major shift. 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