In full transparency, if you are already a Facebook or Instagram user and you choose to continue using them for free, nothing will change for you. It is important to remember that Facebook and Instagram have been collecting our data for many years. The only “new thing” lies in the fact that Meta now explicitly asks us to accept this in full knowledge of the facts. In practice, as shown in the screenshot below, your experience will remain unchanged
The paid subscription guarantees ad-free browsing on the group's social networks. Please note that minors' accounts are now free of advertising, free of charge. Meta cannot demand payment for their deletion. However, the Court of Justice of the European Union, in its order of July 4, 2023, stipulates that the amount requested must not be dissuasive, so as not to force acceptance of data collection. This collection brings in around €6 per person to Mark Zuckerberg’s company. We are awaiting advice from the Irish Data Protection Commission, where Meta has its European headquarters, regarding pricing.