The European Commission approved Meta’s new feature allowing Instagram and Facebook users in the EU to share less personal data and see fewer targeted ads. This move responds to an earlier €200 million fine and aims to enhance user privacy rights under the Digital Markets Act. #Meta #DigitalMarketsAct
Keypoints
- The European Commission approved Meta’s proposal to give EU users more control over their data sharing.
- The new feature will be available in the EU starting January.
- Meta faced a €200 million fine for violating the Digital Markets Act between November 2023 and 2024.
- The regulation aims to provide full, effective choice to users about their data privacy.
- This move reflects ongoing tensions between Europe and U.S. authorities over big tech regulation.
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