Europe clamps down on Meta's data collection; Norway ban goes regional
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Norway has succeeded in getting a permanent, EU-wide ban imposed on Meta's collection of user data for targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram. This landmark ruling favors user privacy over corporate interests.

Norway has succeeded in getting the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) to make permanent and extend across Europe its ban on Meta (Facebook's parent company) harvesting user data for targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram.

    • Xatolos@reddthat.comEnglish
      10·
      11 months ago

      And Apple.

      Most companies do this now. One of the reasons everyone wants you to create an account with them.

      • Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyzEnglish
        21·
        11 months ago

        Oh, that’s a good point. I just thought that I have about 200 accounts and passwords, because the internet hates me.