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Meta ordered by Spanish court to halt targeted ads tied to invalid user consent

( November 20, 2025, 14:56 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta Platforms has been ordered by a Spanish court to suspend its use of personalized advertising practices that rely on user consent deemed invalid under EU data protection law. The interim injunction, issued following a complaint by the Spanish data protection authority, restricts Meta from processing personal data for behavioral advertising until it demonstrates full compliance with General Data Protection Regulation's consent requirements.The court order is attached....

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