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submitted 1 year ago by L4s@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

Reddit will no longer let you opt out of personalized ads::Reddit is removing the ability for some users to opt out of ad personalization based on their activity on the platform, though some countries will be excluded from the change.

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[-] CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works 28 points 1 year ago
[-] orclev@lemmy.world 50 points 1 year ago

Only in countries with functioning governments.

[-] CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works 20 points 1 year ago

I mean yes but reddit actively advertised in Germany recently, and... Well we have some of the most serious privacy laws.

[-] Havald@lemmy.world 25 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

According to the article it doesn't apply to all users, presumably the EU is exempt from this change in policy (because it's illegal)

Yeah knowing reddit these idiots just forget about that...

[-] Havald@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

If they do I hope someone finds out about it. Should at least be quite a hefty fine.

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