Meta announced that it has updated its privacy policy. The company says it has completely rewritten its policy. To facilitate the understanding and reflection of the latest products Meta has to offer. It specifically covers Facebook, Instagram and Messenger, but other services like WhatsApp, Workplace or Messenger Kids are out of the question as they have their own privacy policies.
The company insists that the changes are in form, not substance, with some lines in bold. adding captions and images instead of presenting this information as a giant wall of text. The result still looks like large chunks of text, but it’s designed to appease regulators around the world who keep a close eye on how social media platforms inform consumers.
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It continues to collect your metadata
meta says ” While the text may look different in many places, Meta will not collect, use or share your data in new ways based on this policy update, and yet we will not sell your information. “, the company said in a press release.
What is remarkable is that Meta claims it will not collect your data” in new ways »stating that the company it continues to recover your data as it has until now. In fact, if you don’t know what happens to your personal information after it’s collected, a recently leaked internal memo said the company doesn’t know either.
For now, the company is still facing a complaint that could cost 2.8 billion euros. He hopes this new, clearer privacy policy will help him avoid future penalties.
Source : Meta
