Meta is updating its privacy policy update to detail what type of data it collects. The update shows a clear distinction regarding what type of data they are collecting and what data they are leaving out.
Meta has Updated Its Privacy Policy Update Regarding What Data They Collect
According to the story by ZDNet, the social media says that it is not collecting any new data. In order to ensure its users, it released a privacy policy update to show the specific type of data it collects.
Meta says that user feedback and privacy experts inspired them to make their privacy policy easier to understand for everyone. The update was previously called the data policy and shows examples of what data is collected and "how it is used, shared, retained, and transferred."
Meta Says They Do Not Compromise User Privacy
Users will also be able to control who can view a post and ad topics for users through Meta's new controls. Michael Protti, a product chief privacy officer of Meta released a blog post the company's goal is to make sure they are clear regarding their data practices through a new update.
Protti said that the company aims to build personalized experiences that do not compromise user privacy but still provide value to their users. It was also stated that it was their responsibility to be transparent regarding the data they collect and how they use it.
Which Meta Apps Does the New Privacy Policy Update Affect
The Meta product chief privacy officer also said that Meta does not collect, use, or share data in new ways saying they also "still do not sell your information." To add, the new privacy policy will cover a lot of Meta's products including Facebook, Boomerang, Instagram, Oculus, and Instagram.
This privacy policy, however, will not cover Free Basics, WhatsApp, Workplace, Messenger Kids, and even Quest devices that do not use a Facebook account. These apps, however, have their own separate privacy policies as well.
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Facebook had to Pay $90 Million in Privacy Lawsuit Settlement for User Tracking
Aside from the update for the applications' privacy policy, Meta also has a term of service updates. The update clarifies when Meta can disable or terminate an account along with the results of an account's deletion.
The update has already been rolled out via notifications on different apps like Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram. The update gives users a heads up regarding July 26 when the new privacy policy rules are expected to take effect.
In a story by Reuters, Facebook had to pay a $90 million settlement over user tracking brought up by a privacy lawsuit. The lawsuit accused Meta of continuing to track user activities on the internet despite them being logged out of their social media account.
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Written by Urian B.
