Facebook users sue company over privacy
US plaintiffs allege Facebook illegally mines private messages for competitive advantage
Two Facebook users in the US are bringing a class action against the social media giant, alleging that Facebook sells information contained in private messages to advertisers. According to a report...
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Europeans affected by Facebook leak urged to join mass action lawsuit
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EU set to ban AI use for 'indiscriminate surveillance'
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