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… using services like Google Analytics or tracking tools by Meta which entail unlawful data transfers to the USA. A new … to forward data about their visitors to Google and Meta servers in the United States. Despite explicit … (DPC) – so the supervisory authority for Google and Meta – is one of the 20 DPAs that have not yet lifted a …

… Meta apparently switches to consent for behavioral ads after … Kartellamt and decisions by the EDPB and CJEU it seems that Meta finally complies with EU privacy laws. The company … showing behavioral ads in the future. It is uncelar if Meta fully applies the consent requirement. noyb will follow …

… and Instagram Following a CJEU ruling that declared Meta/Facebook’s GDPR approach largely illegal, the Norwegian … imposes a temporary ban for the usage of said approach by Meta. noyb welcomes this decision as a first important step … the Norwegian DPA on the ban of behavioral advertising on Meta platforms CJEU declares Meta/Facebook’s GDPR approach …

… million fine Background on the "forced consent" approach by Meta Background on Meta's move to "legitimate interest" First Statement. noyb … From the live reading of the holding, it seems that Meta/Facebook was barred from using anything but consent for …

… many EU businesses continue to use services of Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and alike. Many companies however …

… will not be available in Ireland anymore. The DPC and Meta have previously threatened lawsuits, but never followed …

… For years the Irish DPC and Big Tech companies like Meta or Google try to sweep GDPR procedures against them … views or act unlawful. Big Tech companies like Google or Meta have previously insisted that all their submissions are …

… that could overcome many of the GDPR enforcement issues Meta € 1.2 billion fine is an example of enforcement not … In 2023 alone, nearly €2 billion in fines were imposed on Meta as a result of noyb 's diligent efforts and legal …

… of the Irish DPC EDPB Decision in the Case Major blow for Meta. Ever since Edward Snowden's revelations on US big tech … aiding the NSA mass surveillance apparatus, Facebook (now Meta) was subject to litigation in Ireland. For ten years, Meta has not taken any material precaution, but simply …

… Facebook objections is now online! As reported last week , Meta switched the legal basis for targeting advertising from … a yes / no option ("consent") as foreseen by the GDPR, Meta now (unlawfully) claims to have ‘legitimate interest’ … made by M eta in an easy and legally sound way . Object to Meta’s data processing here ! The hidden and complex …

… Meta (Facebook, Instagram) switching to "Legitimate … illegal practice As reported by the Wall Street Journal , Meta (Facebook and Instagram) is switching from an illegal … ("opt-in") for the use of personal data for advertisement, Meta (Facebook and Instagram) has tried to bypass this …

… Austrian DSB: Meta Tracking Tools Illegal In a groundbreaking decision in … of noyb.eu Illegal Data transfers via Facebook Login and Meta Pixel. The DSBs decision to declare Google Analytics … illegal , also applies to the "Facebook Login" and "Meta Pixel" tools provided by Meta: If these tools are used, …

… action. It announced a fine of 390 million Euro and ordered Meta to obtain valid consent for personalized advertising . In these 4.5 years, the DPC has often sided with Meta and has now also issued a significantly reduced penalty …

… request to investigate matters like data sharing within Meta . As confirmed by the Irish DPC today, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has decided that Meta cannot force WhatsApp users to agree to the use of … years after the original complaints were filed by noyb , on Meta's bypass of the GDPR via a clause in the terms and …

… Data Protection Authority gives € 3.97 billion present to Meta? Authority allegedly unable to take financial benefit from Meta's GDPR violations into account. On 04.01.2023, the … Commission (DPC) announced a fine of € 390 million against Meta due to unlawful personalized advertising on Facebook …

… The Irish DPC issued its final decision on Meta's illegal processing of user data for personal … on Facebook over transparency issues, the DPC only fined Meta € 60 million for their lack of any legal basis for the … If Meta may use consent (Issue 1 of the Decision) The DPC tries …

… BREAKING: Meta (Facebook and Instagram) prohibited from using personal data for advertisement. Major blow to Meta's business model in Europe, following noyb litigation. Fine for Meta more than tenfold from € 28 million to € 390 million. … BREAKING: Meta prohibited from use of personal data for advertising …

… noyb complaints: Meta's business model declared illegal in the EU according … by The Wall Street Journal , the EDPB has decided that Meta cannot force users to agree to personalized ads. In May 2018, when the GDPR came into force in the EU, Meta Ireland Ltd. believed it could "bypass" the requirement …

… nos. 25 and 37 when holding that retention of communication meta data can lead to self-censorship and hence limit of the …

… Decision under Article 60 GDPR, concerning Facebook's (Meta's) EU-US data transfers in light of FISA 702 and the … transfers going forward should be banned, which Facebook / Meta will fight in the Irish Courts for years, or if any …