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.
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.
Civil society groups urge the EDPB to reject Meta’s “consent or pay” model, fearing it undermines EU privacy laws.
Meta faces accusations from European consumer groups for illegal data practices under GDPR.
Meta begins anonymized data collection from Quest VR users, raising privacy concerns.
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.
UK lawsuit progresses against Meta for data sharing practices, spotlighting GDPR compliance issues.
EU rights groups urge EDPB to reject Meta’s “consent or pay” tactic, threatening GDPR and privacy.
WhatsApp to allow cross-app messaging while adhering to EU privacy laws.
Meta introduces account unlinking options for EU users under DMA regulations.
Meta defaults Messenger chats to end-to-end encryption, sparking debate.
Ireland’s DPC criticizes EDPB’s restrictions on Meta as ineffective and frustrating.