Recently, the Düsseldorf Regional Court made a noteworthy decision regarding Facebook (Meta) and its treatment of users. The court ruled that Meta violated competition law by blocking a business user's Facebook account without proper justification. This decision highlights important issues about how big tech companies should operate and protect users' rights.

Meta Platforms announced that it will not launch its Meta AI models in Europe for now, following a request from the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) to delay the company's plan to use user data for training AI systems. The decision comes in response to complaints filed by the European advocacy group noyb and calls to action from data protection authorities in several European countries.

The Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (HmbBfDI) has issued a warning to Facebook, Instagram, and Threads users regarding Meta's new privacy policy. The policy plans to use personal data from these platforms to develop and improve AI technologies. With billions of users affected worldwide, the Commissioner, Thomas Fuchs, emphasises the urgency for users to object to this data processing by 26 June 2024.

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The Italian Competition Authority has imposed a EUR 3.5 million fine on Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. and its parent company, Meta Platforms Inc., for engaging in two unfair commercial practices related to the registration and management of Facebook and Instagram accounts.

European Commission launches formal proceedings against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over potential violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA). Explore the Commission's concerns regarding deceptive advertising, political content visibility, and the availability of real-time monitoring tools. Stay informed on the investigation's progress and its implications for digital platforms and democratic processes in the EU.