A Dutch court has ruled that Meta violated Europe’s Digital Services Act by customizing user feeds based on personal data and must change its practices within two weeks. The decision emphasizes users’ right to control their information exposure and critiques Meta’s monetization strategies tied to personalized feeds. #DigitalServicesAct #Meta #BitsOfFreedom
Keypoints
- Meta was found to have violated the Digital Services Act by customizing recommendation feeds based on personal data.
- The court has ordered Meta to enable users to select non-profiled feeds or face fines of €100,000 daily.
- Users currently cannot easily access non-profiled feeds, which are hidden behind logos or not persistent.
- The ruling highlights concerns over data-driven content steering and its impact on user autonomy.
- Meta plans to appeal the decision, stating they have made changes to comply with regulations.
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