Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

Open for signatures 55 signatures

What the petition asks

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.

Timeline

4 Mar 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 55
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened 4 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.