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Meta is sued in Argentina for using data from WhatsApp to train its AI

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Two data protection lawyers filed a complaint against Meta, accusing the company of misusing personal data from WhatsApp and other platforms to train AI systems without user consent. The complaint was filed with the Argetine data protection authority and calls for detailed explanations on Meta’s data practices, privacy policy updates, and compliance with local laws. The case underscores Argentina’s outdated data protection laws and reflects growing global scrutiny of AI practices, similar to recent actions taken in Brazil and Europe.

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European Commission Coordinates Action Against Meta on ‘Pay or Consent’ Model

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The European Commission, in collaboration with the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network, has taken coordinated action against Meta regarding its ‘pay or consent’ model. This model requires users to either pay for access to Facebook and Instagram or consent to personalized ads by Meta using their personal data. The CPC initiated this move after determining that the model may breach EU consumer laws. Key concerns include misleading information, undue pressure on consumers, and potential violations of the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive and the Unfair Contract Terms Directive. Meta must respond by 1 September 2024, or face potential sanctions.

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Texas $1.4 Bil­lion Set­tle­ment with Meta Over Its Unau­tho­rized Cap­ture of Per­son­al Bio­met­ric Data

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has achieved a massive $1.4 billion settlement with Meta for unauthorized capture and use of biometric data from millions of Texans. This is the largest settlement obtained by a single US state, surpassing the $390 million Google settlement in 2022. The case was brought under Texas’s “Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier” Act (CUBI), marking its first successful lawsuit and settlement. Paxton’s office sued Meta in February 2022 for using facial recognition software without proper consent, violating CUBI and the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The settlement will be paid over five years.

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Nigeria’s FCCPC Fines Meta and WhatsApp USD 220M for Privacy Violations

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On 18 July 2024, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) of Nigeria has imposed a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp LLC for breaching data privacy laws. The breaches include enforcing an updated privacy policy that violated Nigerian consumer rights, coercing users into accepting terms without proper consent, and sharing user data with third parties. Additionally, Meta was found to have discriminated against Nigerian users compared to European users by offering fewer protections. The fine must be paid within 60 days, along with a $35,000 reimbursement for the investigation costs.

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Open Rights Group Complains to ICO About Meta’s AI Data Use

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The Open Rights Group (ORG) has filed a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) against Meta’s plans to use user data from Facebook and Instagram to develop AI, claiming “legitimate interests” as the legal basis. ORG argues that Meta’s approach violates UK GDPR by failing to guarantee users’ right to object and not providing clear, specific purposes for the data use. Despite Meta pausing these plans on 14 June after a GDPR complaint by noyb, ORG insists on a binding decision to protect the data of over 50 million UK residents.

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