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Privacy at Risk: Meta and Artificial Intelligence
Even after the official opt-out period, there’s no guarantee that Meta won’t use your personal data—posts, photos, messages, and even memories—to train its AI systems. Experts warn that the opt-out process is confusing, fragmented across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Threads, and often leaves users unsure if their refusal applies to all services. This raises serious concerns about transparency and control over our own information. By agreeing to terms wit
M Oliveira e Carmo
Nov 121 min read


European Union Fines Meta €251 Million for Data Breach on Facebook
Meta has been fined €251 million by the European Union for a data breach that occurred in 2018, affecting 29 million accounts, including...
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Sep 291 min read


According to Meta, AI is more effective against disinformation than in influencing elections
During the event ‘Can democracy survive the pace of technology?’, organised by Chatham House, Nick Clegg, president of international...
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Apr 81 min read


Meta to Introduce Ad-Free Services in Europe
In a strategic move, Meta has announced plans to offer ad-free services to users in Europe. The decision is aimed at providing users with...
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Aug 13, 20241 min read


Hamburg DPA Assesses Meta's Targeted Ads Regulation Compliance Plan
The Hamburg Data Protection Authority is currently reviewing Meta's strategy to comply with the targeted ads ruling. This assessment...
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Jul 1, 20241 min read


WhatsApp’s new privacy features
Meta released two new privacy features for WhatsApp. One of the features consist in “Silence Unknown Callers” which gives the user the...
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Aug 26, 20231 min read


Meta Ireland seeks to put down Instagram’s 405 million euro fine for violating children’s privacy
Meta is seeking to bring High Court procedures to put down Instagram’s 405 million euro fine for violating children’s privacy. They’re...
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Feb 15, 20231 min read


Meta was accused of tracking iPhone users
Meta was sued for the pursuit and gathering of personal data from iPhone users. It is charged for violating the ATT (Apple’s App Tracking...
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Dec 5, 20221 min read
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