Meta Reintroduces Facial Recognition to Fight Scams and Improve Account Recovery
Meta reintroduces facial recognition to combat celeb-bait ads and aid account recovery, ensuring user privacy and security compliance.
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Bundeskartellamt Concludes Meta Proceedings
The Bundeskartellamt’s decision reinforces user control over Meta’s data practices, aligning with EU data protection standards.
Schrems wins another case over Meta
Schrem’s privacy case against Meta highlights GDPR violations regarding the processing of personal data on sexual orientation, impacting ad targeting practices.
Meta Platforms Fined €91 Million for Storing Passwords in Plaintext
The DPC fined Meta Platforms Ireland Limited €91 million for failing to secure user passwords and notify authorities of a data breach.
Meta Halts Llama Model Release in EU Over GDPR Concerns
Meta will not launch its multimodal Llama AI model in the EU due to regulatory concerns and GDPR compliance issues.
Meta Under Investigation in Spain for GDPR Violations
National Court Prosecutor’s Office initiates investigation into Meta’s potential GDPR violations.
Meta to receive a fine for “pay or consent” model
The EU is set to charge Meta for violating digital rules with its “pay or consent” model, potentially coercing users into data tracking, following similar recent actions against Apple under the Digital Markets Act.
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission publishes 2023 Annual Report
Data Protection Commission’s 2023 Annual Report reveals substantial fines on companies, increased cases, and active involvement in legislative consultations and enforcement actions.
Noyb Challenges Meta’s Privacy Policy Changes on AI
Noyb challenges Meta’s privacy policy changes in Europe, questioning the use of user data for AI training without clear user consent.
Spain Blocks Meta’s Election Tools on Facebook and Instagram Over GDPR Concerns
Spanish data protection agency blocks Meta from rolling out election-focused features on Facebook and Instagram in Spain under GDPR regulations, citing concerns over data processing practices.
EDPB issues opinion on Meta’s “consent or pay” model
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issues guidance on adtech giants like Meta violating GDPR by offering “consent or pay” options, emphasizing the need for real choice in data processing.
EU Civil Groups Challenge Meta’s Privacy Workaround
Civil society groups urge the EDPB to reject Meta’s “consent or pay” model, fearing it undermines EU privacy laws.