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and “imposing unfair trading conditions on other online classified ads service providers,” Meta “abused its dominant positions" in the social networking space. Regulators determined that all Facebook users are “regularly exposed” to Marketplace, even if they don’t want to be. To that end, the link between the two services gives Meta “a substantial distribution advantage which competitors cannot match.
In addition, the EC found that third-party classified ads services that advertised on the likes of Facebook and Instagram were subject to unfair trading conditions. “This allows Meta to use ads-related data generated by other advertisers for the sole benefit of Facebook Marketplace,” regulators contended.
The fine was determined based on the duration and extent of the infringement, as well as Meta’s revenue. The Commission also told Meta to end the practice and avoid repeating such conduct or trying something similar.it will appeal the ruling.
The company is trying to appease European regulators on other fronts. The EC said in the preliminary findings of an ongoing investigation that Metawith its approach to an ad-free subscription, as it required EU users to consent to highly targeted advertising or pay to avoid it. This week, Metaand said it would offer an advertising option that won't use as much of a user's data, though this will include some unskippable ads.
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