Meta Limits Advertisers’ Access to Health Data
Meta plans to restrict advertisers’ access to health-related data starting January 2025, impacting marketing strategies and data collection practices.
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WhatsApp Appeals €225 Million GDPR Fine to EU’s Top Court
WhatsApp appeals a €225 million fine at the CJEU, challenging the EDPB’s decision over alleged GDPR violations related to user data transparency.
Meta to Face €550 Million Lawsuit in Spain for Data Protection Violations
Meta faces a €550 million lawsuit in Spain for allegedly violating E.U. data protection laws by unlawfully collecting user data for targeted advertising.
Meta Ray-Ban glasses spark debate over GDPR compliance
Meta Ray-Ban glasses spark debate over privacy and GDPR compliance in Europe, highlighting challenges in balancing innovation with consent and data protection.
Meta Changes Advertising Plans for EU Users Amid GDPR Scrutiny
Meta is revising its EU advertising strategy to offer a subscription model and less personalized ads, addressing regulatory concerns about user consent and data privacy.
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.
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.