Meta to collect “anonymized” data from Quest headsets
Meta begins anonymized data collection from Quest VR users, raising privacy concerns.
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Deepdive into Meta’s pay or OK
Meta’s transition to consent-based advertising in the EU highlights the pivotal role of valid consent under GDPR regulations amidst evolving data protection standards.
Meta to face £3bn UK lawsuit over data monetisation
UK lawsuit progresses against Meta for data sharing practices, spotlighting GDPR compliance issues.
EU Rights Groups Challenge Meta’s “Consent or Pay” Model
EU rights groups urge EDPB to reject Meta’s “consent or pay” tactic, threatening GDPR and privacy.
WhatsApp Chats Will Soon Work With Other Encrypted Messaging Apps
WhatsApp to allow cross-app messaging while adhering to EU privacy laws.
EU Users Gain More Control Over Data with Meta’s Unlinking Option
Meta introduces account unlinking options for EU users under DMA regulations.
Facebook and Messenger to automatically encrypt messages
Meta defaults Messenger chats to end-to-end encryption, sparking debate.
Irish Data Commission Objects to EDPB’s Meta Data Processing Ban
Ireland’s DPC criticizes EDPB’s restrictions on Meta as ineffective and frustrating.
Meta faces €550M lawsuit for GDPR breaches in Spain
Meta sued in Spain for €550M over GDPR compliance failures.
Data Protection Authorities Investigate Meta’s Paid Subscription Model
Data Protection Authorities investigate Meta’s paid model for GDPR compliance.
Meta Introduces Ad-Free Subscription in Europe
Meta introduces ad-free subscription option for EU, EEA, and Switzerland users of Facebook and Instagram, offering privacy-conscious alternative to targeted ads.
EDPB Urgent Binding Decision on processing of personal data for behavioural advertising by Meta
The EDPB has instructed the Irish DPA to impose a ban on Meta IE’s processing of personal data for behavioural advertising across the EEA.