Alexander Hanff argues that YouTube should have asked for permission to run the detection script, as it was not technically necessary and violated the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Hanff also argues that YouTube’s terms of service banning users from using ad blockers are unenforceable under EU law. According to him, any conditions that limit the legal rights and freedoms of EU citizens are invalid.
If the DPC accepts Hanff’s complaint, it would mean YouTube must stop detecting ad blockers and obtain user consent before collecting or processing their personal data.
The DPC will now investigate Hanff’s complaint. It is unknown how long this will last.
Source: Ferra
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