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https://lnkd.in/gvrZNAGm Meta’s ‘consent or pay’ data grab in Europe faces new complaints   European consumer rights groups have accused Meta, the owner of #Facebook and #Instagram, of carrying out a “massive” and “illegal” operation of collecting data from hundreds of millions of users in the region. The European Consumer Organisation (#BEUC), an umbrella body for 45 #consumer groups, said eight of the groups were filing complaints with their respective national #dataprotection authorities Thursday. The groups claim that #Meta (META) collects an unnecessary amount of information on its users — such as #data used to infer their sexual orientation, emotional state or even their susceptibility to addiction — which they are unable to freely consent to. The company’s practices, the groups argue, breach parts of the #European Union’s signature data privacy law, the General Data Protection Regulation or #GDPR. #GDPRcompliance #informationsecurity #europeanunion #EU #security #cybersecurity #unitedkingdom #securityawareness #cyberawareness #bankingindustry #cloudsecurity #riskmanagement #UK #cloud #business #datasecurity #digital #asiapacific #digitalbusiness #smallbusiness #datasecurity

Meta is under fire again for changes that it is making to its privacy policy. They are using personal information to train their AI and have made it difficult to opt out. The advocacy group NOYB (None of Your Business) is calling on data protection authorities in Europe to "initiate urgent proceedings". Meta is claiming "legitimate interest" to use the data, a claim which has previously been struck down in European courts. "The ongoing clash between Meta and privacy advocates encapsulates the deep-seated tensions surrounding data privacy and the ethical utilization of AI technologies by tech titans. This conflict represents a pivotal moment in the digital era, highlighting the imperative need for robust safeguards to protect user data while harnessing the potential of AI innovations. As the debate intensifies, the outcome of these complaints against Meta holds significant ramifications not only for the company’s data practices but also for shaping the regulatory landscape governing big tech firms in Europe". https://lnkd.in/eTf6YGZh #Aigovernance #privacy #dataprivacy #privacymatters #righttoprivacy

💥 Meta Accused Of Running A Massive Data Processing Business; Violating the GDPR European consumer rights groups have accused Meta of carrying out a 😱 "massive" and "illegal" operation to collect the data of hundreds of millions of users in the region. The accusation comes from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) - a group of 45 consumer rights organisations. Of these, 8 groups have filed a complaint against the company with their respective national data protection authorities: Spain, France, Greece and Denmark. Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway and the Czech Republic… read more in TechReport.👇 --- #SypherPrivacyTalks Stay tuned for more:📌 follow the Sypher Solutions company page. We'll keep you updated on #dataprotection, #privacy, #privacymanagement, #GDPR, #GDPRcompliance, #DPO, #cookies, #consent.

📈 ❓ Don’t Know How Your Business Uses #Data? This Was Meta's Costly Mistake. ____ Leaked Facebook document leaked in 2022: “We can’t confidently [say].. ‘we will not use X data for Y purpose.’ And yet, this is exactly what regulators expect us to do” The situation was confirmed by two FB engineers later that year during a Cambridge Analytica hearing. So the writings on the wall. → Even tech giants like Meta struggle to maintain oversight of their data uses. It’s likely no surprise then Meta has been fined roughly ~€2.36B for GDPR infringements to date. Fines of note: • Unlawful transfer of data from the EU to US (May 23) → €1.2 Billion • Lack of transparency about data uses (Jan 23) → €390 Million • Unlawful data Scaping (Nov 22) → €265 Million for data scraping With system and data sprawl on the rise, maintaining oversight of data uses isn’t getting easier.. For privacy and security teams, this creates a perfect storm of: → Proliferation of Shadow IT → Inadvertent data sharing → Evolving data uses So privacy community: How do you stay on top of how data is used in your organisation? Do you rely on: → PIA / DPIAs? → Data Mapping? → Something else? Let me know in the comments 😄! #DataPrivacy #GDPR #InformationSecurity #DataManagement Source: Vice Article 2022

As large language models (LLMs) continue to evolve, they bring to light significant data privacy concerns. With public data scraping by giants like Meta and LinkedIn stirring controversy, we face a balancing act between fostering innovation and safeguarding privacy. 🔍 Many users are unaware their interactions might feed into LLM training, raising essential questions about transparency and informed consent. 📊 A survey indicates that 68% of global consumers are concerned about online privacy, a wake-up call for both companies and regulators to enhance protective measures. 💡 Questions for reflection: - Are we doing enough to protect our digital footprints? - How can we ensure a fair balance between innovation and privacy? Join the conversation and let’s discuss how companies can be more transparent, and what steps you’re taking to protect your online presence. #DataPrivacy #LLMs #InnovationVsPrivacy #Meta #DigitalFootprint #Regulation #UserAwareness https://lnkd.in/e_vXgzEe

FCCPC v META:- The missing wavelengths In 2004, a Havard Sophomore named Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook (now META) which marked the vicennial celebration 🍾 of its life cycle on 5th February 2024. Two decades since inception META sits pretty as one of the gatekeepers in the global digital ecosystem FCCPC's imposition of a 220m fine on META the parent company of WhatsApp along the lines of data privacy breaches to the curious legal mind reinforces the debates surrounding the affront on Judicial Power entrenched in Section 6 of the Constitution of the FRN 1999 and other sundry legal issues. This suggests that the objectives of the Federal Competion Consumer Protection Commission Act 2018 regarding the preservation of Judical Power vested in the Courts is not necessarily lost on us. I refer to Section 18 Section 53 and Section 54 of the Act For the African S curve narrative this represents another blindspot in its demographic destiny assumptions. The EU approach to data protection is a classic act and the African nations may need to borrow a leaf from there. The alignment that the Digital Market Act and the EU GDPR legislation advocates is a cyclone that can tilt the scale in the arena of data privacy and data security on the long run. The approach is the end- to end practice of clearly designating the major players like Amazon, Apple Alphabet(google Android and YouTube) as gatekeepers and ultimately specifying without disambiguation the responsibilities and obligations of these gatekeepers to their end users Ultimately the bulk of the income of the crop comes from Digital marketing and advertisements thus there is need for context in the pursuit of an airtight enforcement regime. Nigeria's legal landscape is a far cry from this narrative. Where objectives are misaligned the Leapfrog narrative is a drypowder that loses its spark all too quickly.

EU News: 🔒 Irish Data Protection Commission Fines Meta €251 Million Over Data Breach🔒 The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has issued its final decisions following two inquiries into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (MPIL). These inquiries were launched after a significant personal data breach reported by Meta in September 2018. The impact? 29 million Facebook accounts globally compromised; Approximately 3 million accounts based in the EU/EEA. The exposed data included highly sensitive categories such as: 🔹 Full name, email address, phone number, location, workplace, date of birth, religion, and gender; 🔹 Timeline posts, group memberships, and children’s personal data. The DPC's response: 1️⃣ A series of reprimands issued to Meta; 2️⃣ A significant €251 million fine was imposed for failure to meet GDPR compliance. This case highlights the role of the DPC in ensuring data protection accountability under the GDPR, as well as the risks organisations face when failing to safeguard personal data. Key lessons for businesses: Robust data protection systems are essential, not optional; GDPR compliance must be a strategic priority to avoid heavy financial penalties; Breaches don’t just impact finances—they damage trust and reputation. #GDPR #DataProtection #DataProtectionCompliance #EU #EuropeanUnion #LGPD #proteçãodedados #compliance Story at: https://lnkd.in/e_FZGxbd

🚨 Breaking Tech News: Meta Hit with $91 Million Fine 💰 Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been slapped with a hefty $91 million fine by Norway's data protection authority. Here's what you need to know: • The fine is for Meta's practice of storing user data for targeted advertising without proper consent. • This decision follows a temporary ban on behavioral advertising on Facebook and Instagram in Norway. • The fine amounts to about 1% of Meta's daily global revenue. Key Takeaways: 1. Privacy Concerns: This highlights the ongoing struggle between tech giants and data protection regulations. 2. GDPR Impact: The fine is based on GDPR violations, showcasing the regulation's teeth. 3. Consent Matters: Companies must obtain clear consent for data usage in advertising. What's your take on this? Are tech companies doing enough to protect user privacy? Share your thoughts! #Meta #GDPR #InfoSec #ISO27001 More Info 👇👇👇 [1] https://lnkd.in/d-FAcq9g

In 2019 Meta recognized it had been storing more that half a billion passwords in plain text (eg without encryption, totally unprotected). This is a story of unbelievable incompetency: even the worst script kiddies don't store password in plain text. It illustrated that Meta is run by irresponsible people, completely careless with their users' privacy and data. By lack of basic ethics as it has been exposed by Frances Haugen, but also by incompetency as this case exposes. Meta has finally been fined for that after a trial in Ireland under #GDPR: 91 millions € or 0,2€ by user put in danger of a cyberattack or cyberabuse. It's a drop in Meta's money, which probably doesn't even bother its CFO and CEO for more than a minute. The clemency of the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) is a mystery to me. Surely the EU Digital Services Act expects a company like Meta to act with a little bit of competency and accountability.

As we move deeper into a hyper-connected world, where devices, data, and AI are intertwined in our daily lives, the future of privacy is becoming a critical concern. With every connected device and online interaction, data is being generated and shared at an unprecedented scale. This has prompted both companies and governments to rethink how they protect user privacy. Governments around the world are introducing stricter regulations to safeguard personal data. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has set a global standard, compelling companies to ensure transparency and give users more control over their data. In the U.S., the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is another example of legislation pushing for enhanced privacy rights. Tech companies are also taking action. Apple has introduced features like App Tracking Transparency, giving users greater control over their data, while Google is working on privacy-focused alternatives to third-party cookies with its Privacy Sandbox initiative. At AdEngage, we are committed to embracing these changes and ensuring that our marketing solutions prioritize user privacy. We believe that in a hyper-connected world, trust is paramount. By integrating privacy-first practices into our strategies, we aim to build stronger, more transparent relationships with our clients and their audiences. The future of privacy is about balance—between innovation and responsibility—and at AdEngage, we’re committed to leading by example. www.adengage.digital #Privacy #DataProtection #TechInnovation #GDPR #CCPA #AdEngage #FutureOfTech