US appeals court allows FTC probe into Meta's Facebook unit's privacy practices, despite Meta's past fine and safeguards.
A US appeals court has ruled against Meta's attempt to halt the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) probe into its Facebook unit's privacy practices. The FTC seeks to strengthen the 2020 privacy settlement agreement, focusing on using minors' data and applying facial recognition technology. Despite Meta arguing it has already paid a $5 billion fine and implemented numerous safeguards, the court ruling marks a significant setback for Meta.
March 13, 2024
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