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Meta Platforms must face class action for breaching medical privacy of patients

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta Platforms must face class action for breaching medical privacy of patients

Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, is facing a lawsuit alleging that it violated medical privacy by capturing and transmitting sensitive healthcare information through its Meta Pixel tracking tool. The lawsuit claims that Meta made money from targeted advertising using this information. US District Judge William Orrick in San Francisco ruled that the case could proceed, citing plausible allegations of privacy violations. While some claims were dismissed, the plaintiffs can replead them. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for Facebook users whose health information was obtained by Meta. Both Meta and the plaintiffs' lawyers have yet to comment on the ruling.

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Judge rejects class action for Google privacy lawsuit

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Judge rejects class action for Google privacy lawsuit

A U.S. judge ruled that Google can't face a class action for allegedly collecting data from Chrome users who opted out of syncing their browsers with Google accounts. The court emphasized individual assessment over group litigation, noting that user understanding and consent to Google's policies vary. The dismissed class action cannot be refiled, and the judge rejected collective policy change pursuits. Google welcomed the ruling, citing clear privacy controls with Chrome Sync.

IIT Madras, Zoriox Innovation Labs develop 3D-printed face implants for black fungus patients

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

IIT Madras, Zoriox Innovation Labs develop 3D-printed face implants for black fungus patients

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has partnered with Zoriox Innovation labs to develop 3D-printed face implants for patients suffering from black fungus, a condition that has been reported in Covid-19 patients and those with medical conditions like uncontrolled diabetes. The implants, made of medical-grade titanium, are designed to match the patients' faces and are offered for free to economically weaker sections. This initiative aims to restore facial features and improve the quality of life for affected individuals.

EU charges Meta over 'pay or consent', FT reports

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

EU charges Meta over 'pay or consent', FT reports

The European Union is reportedly planning to charge Meta, the parent company of Facebook, for violating the bloc's digital rules. Regulators are concerned about Meta's "pay or consent" model, which offers an ad-free service to users who agree to be tracked or asks them to pay not to share their data. The choice presented by Meta may be seen as a false alternative, as users are forced to either consent to data tracking or face financial barriers. This action follows the EU's recent charge against Apple for breaching tech rules.

Apple must face consumer lawsuit over iCloud storage, US judge rules

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Apple must face consumer lawsuit over iCloud storage, US judge rules

A California federal judge ruled that Apple must face a class action lawsuit accusing it of monopolizing digital storage by forcing iPhone users to utilize iCloud, allegedly leading to overpriced services. The judge's decision revived the case, allowing plaintiffs to argue that Apple's data storage mandates violated antitrust laws by restricting customer choices for backing up data. Apple's defense claims these measures ensure security, denying any wrongdoing, with the lawsuit still pending further litigation.

Meta will face antitrust trial over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Meta will face antitrust trial over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

Judge in Washington ruled that Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, must face trial in a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit seeking its breakup. The FTC alleged that Meta illegally acquired Instagram and WhatsApp to eliminate competition in the social media industry. Meta argued that the case had an overly narrow view of social media markets and failed to consider competition from platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, X, and LinkedIn. This lawsuit is one of five major antitrust cases targeting Big Tech, including Amazon, Apple, and Google.

Meta targeted in privacy complaints by 8 EU consumer groups

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta targeted in privacy complaints by 8 EU consumer groups

Privacy complaints have been lodged against Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook, by eight EU consumer groups. They accuse the company of violating privacy rules by collecting and using user data without proper consent. The consumer bodies argue that Meta is failing to comply with the GDPR regulations on fair processing, data minimisation, and purpose limitation. Additionally, they criticize Meta's introduction of paid ad-free subscriptions, arguing that it forces users to pay for privacy. The groups are calling on data protection authorities to take action against Meta's data processing practices, which they believe infringe on people's fundamental rights.

EU vs Big Tech: the cases keep mounting

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

EU vs Big Tech: the cases keep mounting

The European Union has initiated various investigations and complaints against big tech companies concerning user data and privacy issues. Amazon has been asked to provide information about its compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). Meta (formerly Facebook) has faced allegations of breaching digital competition rules by giving users the option to pay for ad-free versions of its platforms. Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI is being scrutinized by EU regulators. The EU has accused Microsoft of violating antitrust rules by bundling its Teams app with its business software. Apple has been charged with breaching the EU's Digital Markets Act for its App Store rules. The EU is also planning to impose customs duties on goods bought from Chinese online retailers.

Meta (again) denies that Netflix read users' private Facebook messages

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Meta (again) denies that Netflix read users' private Facebook messages

Meta denies claims that it provided Netflix with access to users' private messages. The allegations arose from a court filing in a class-action lawsuit over data privacy between a group of consumers and Meta (formerly Facebook). The document claimed that Netflix had programmatic access to Meta's Inbox API, which allowed the streaming giant to read private messages. However, Meta disputes the accuracy of these claims, stating that the agreement allowed users to message their friends on Facebook about what they were watching on Netflix. Meta's denial comes after Elon Musk amplified the claims on social media, sparking public outrage over Facebook's data practices.

Social media companies warned of strict action over child abuse content

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Social media companies warned of strict action over child abuse content

Social media companies Telegram, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter) may face strict action for their failure to remove violent pornographic content, including child sexual abuse material, from their platforms. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw warned that if platforms do not prioritize user privacy, especially for children, actions will be taken against them. The Indian government has sent notices to these companies, asking them to remove all child sexual abuse material from their platforms. Telegram sent a template response, while YouTube and X have not responded yet. Non-compliance may result in penalties and waiver of Section 79 immunity for platforms.

Meta faces $3.6 million fine in Brazil for allowing bogus Havan ads

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Meta faces $3.6 million fine in Brazil for allowing bogus Havan ads

Brazilian department store chain Havan has won a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, accusing it of accepting fraudulent ads that deceive consumers using Havan's name. Meta faces a potential fine of up to $3.62 million and must block unauthorized ads mentioning Havan or its owner within 48 hours or face fines of up to 20 million reais. The judge ruled that Meta's sale of ads in an insecure manner to sustain its business model is unacceptable. Havan sees this decision as a landmark in protecting its rights. Meta can appeal the ruling.

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