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.
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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.
Norway Calls for EU-Wide Ban on Meta’s Ad Tracking
Norway’s Data Protection Authority urges the European Data Protection Board to extend its ban on Meta’s ad-targeting practices across the EU.
Meta denied injunction against Norway’s ban order on its surveillance ads
Meta’s bid to overturn Norway’s ban on its non-consensual ad targeting was rejected by an Oslo District Court, marking a significant victory for data protection rights.
Meta May Offer Ad-Free Subscriptions for Instagram and Facebook in the E.U.
Meta plans to introduce a paid subscription service for Instagram and Facebook users in Europe, offering an ad-free experience as a means to address privacy concerns.