Researchers have discovered another ethically concerning abuse of user privacy from Meta (parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Messenger and WhatsApp). The same technology appears to have been used by Russian search paltform Yandex too. Tracking users has been a critical part of Meta’s business model for years (and almost any ad-support platform) – for […]

Pinterest (like most major platforms) is no stranger to aggressively harvesting user data, and leveraging it into profits as much as possible. They’ve been at the receiving end of a noyb complaint for violating GDPR and not respecting user consent requirements. Not to mention; X’s lawfare aside – what do Pinterest’s Noyb complaint, and DEI […]

In 2025, privacy laws around the world are undergoing significant reforms that fundamentally change how personal data, especially on social media, is controlled and protected. From Australia’s landmark Privacy Act reforms to sweeping new regulations in the US, EU, and Asia-Pacific, governments are empowering individuals with stronger rights to access, manage, and delete their online […]

Recent events highlight the growing issue of social media platforms tracking user data without proper consent, raising serious privacy concerns. Complaints against Pinterest and LinkedIn reveal how these platforms have been using personal information for targeted ads, often without clear consent, violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In the case of Pinterest, the platform was […]