Dutch government says it may stop using Facebook over privacy concerns
Publishing timestamp: 2024-04-19 12:19:39
Summary
The Dutch Data Protection Authority has advised the government to stop using Facebook pages due to privacy risks. The government is seeking clarity from Meta on how personal data is used, and may stop using Facebook if concerns are not addressed. Meta disagrees with the assessment and will continue to engage with the government. Dutch regulators are concerned about user data being shared with government departments and potential security issues.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/19/dutch-government-may-stop-using-facebook-after-privacy-concerns.html