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Snap faces up to 250,000 euros per breach over My AI chats used for ads
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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Regional Court of Cologne barred Snap Group Limited from using personal data collected via My AI chatbot for advertising without legal basis, banned pre-ticked consent boxes, and outlawed the default selection of alcohol and gambling ad topics for minors in Germany, imposing penalties up to 250,000 euros per breach.
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You face sharp limits on using chatbot conversations for targeted ads in Germany, with costly penalties for non-compliance. Review consent mechanisms and ad topic settings for minors immediately to avoid fines.
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