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Platforms to provide free opt-out option for targeted ads on social media

Submitted by Adam Sherman on Tuesday 27th January 2026

Published on Wednesday 4th March 2026

Current status: Open

Open until: Friday 4th September 2026

Current Signatures: 49
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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Gdpr ~ Genuine ~ Media ~ model ~ Option ~ paying ~ Social media ~ Viewing

Petition Action

Platforms to provide free opt-out option for targeted ads on social media

Petition Details

We believe UK users should be able to opt out of personalised ads on social media sites without paying. In our view the “consent or pay” model pressures users and undermines GDPR rights. We urge the Government to require platforms to provide a free, genuine opt-out from targeted advertising.


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