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Comment: Digital advertisers could be squeezed by EU ruling on Facebook's 'Like' button

By Matthew Newman ( July 26, 2019, 15:26 GMT | Comment) -- Facebook’s $5 billion US privacy fine and antitrust probes have grabbed headlines this week, but a case at the EU’s highest court involving the social media giant’s “Like” button could have wider ramifications for commercial websites and Internet advertising in Europe. EU judges will rule Monday on a case involving German online retailer Fashion ID, whose website inserted the "Like" button as a plug-in.Facebook’s $5 billion US privacy fine and antitrust probes have grabbed headlines this week, but a case at the EU’s highest court involving the social media giant’s “Like” button could have wider ramifications for commercial websites and Internet advertising in Europe....

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