According to a report by 9to5mac, with privacy legislation in place, Facebook and Instagram users in the UK and EU are forcing the company to provide an opt-out option.Local laws require users to disclose how they acquire, process and retain data – and provide opt-out options.
This is the email Meta sends to Instagram and Facebook users…
We update our Privacy Policy as we develop AI at Meta
Hi
We are preparing to expand our AI at Meta experiences to your region. AI at Meta is our collection of generative AI features and experiences, such as Meta-AI and AI creation tools, as well as the models that power them.
What does this mean to you
To help deliver these experiences to you, we will now rely on the legal basis called legitimate interests to use your information to develop and improve AI at Meta. This means that you have the right to object to how your information is used for these purposes. If your objection is honored, it will now be enforced.
We are including updates to our Privacy Policy to reflect these changes. The updates take effect June 26, 2024.
THANKS,
The Meta Privacy Team
No unsubscribe option for users outside the EU and UK
It’s worth noting that the company doesn’t appear to notify users outside of the UK and Europe, which is clearly stated in GDPR four key protections against misuse of users’ personal data:
- There must be a specific and lawful reason for processing the data
- Personal data must be encrypted
- You have the right to a copy of your data
- You can request the deletion of your data
