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 EU Accuses Meta and TikTok of Breaking Digital Rules

The European Union has formally accused tech giants Meta and TikTok of violating its landmark Digital Services Act (DSA), putting them at risk of substantial fines. The European Commission stated that both companies are failing to provide adequate data access to researchers, which is crucial for understanding issues like children's exposure to harmful content online. Additionally, Meta's platforms, Facebook and Instagram, were accused of not having user-friendly systems for reporting illegal content and for challenging content moderation decisions. The EU also cited "dark patterns"—deceptive design practices that can confuse users. Both companies have rejected the accusations. Meta stated it is confident its solutions comply with the law, while TikTok emphasized its commitment to transparency but noted a tension between data access and user privacy rules. The companies can now propose solutions to address the EU's concerns. If the Commission is […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 24, 2025

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Singapore gives Meta Sept 30 deadline to curb govt impersonation scams

The Singapore government has given Meta until September 30 to crack down on the surge of scams on Facebook that impersonate government officials or risk heavy financial penalties. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), police issued a directive requiring Meta to remove or block scam advertisements, accounts, profiles, and business pages impersonating key government figures. Failure to comply could see Meta fined up to S$1 million (US$776,000), with an additional S$100,000 daily fine if the violations persist after conviction. The ministry highlighted a sharp increase in impersonation scams between June 2024 and June 2025, with Facebook cited as the main platform used by fraudsters. Authorities said that although Meta has introduced global anti-scam measures, such as enhanced detection systems, scammers in Singapore continue to exploit its platform. This is the first time Singapore has invoked its Online Criminal […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA September 25, 2025

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DSS sues Sowore, X, Meta over anti-Tinubu post

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count charge against former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, alongside X Corp (formerly Twitter) and Meta Platforms Inc., over posts critical of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The suit, dated September 16, 2025, was lodged at the Federal High Court, Abuja, after Sowore allegedly refused to delete certain posts about the President. The case was filed on behalf of the DSS and the Federal Government by M.B. Abubakar, Director of Public Prosecutions at the Federal Ministry of Justice, along with four other DSS counsel: M.E. Ernest, U.B. Bulla, Dr. C.S. Eze, and E.G. Orubor. Confirming the development in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Sowore wrote: “The State Security Service, alias @OfficialDSSNG, today filed a 5-count charge at the Federal High Court in Abuja against ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and myself. They claimed that […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA September 16, 2025

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FCCPC Rejects Meta’s Threat to Exit Nigeria Over $220 Million Fine, Calls It ‘Calculated Move’

FCCPC Stands Firm Against Meta’s Threat to Leave Nigeria The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has responded to reports of Meta Platforms Inc. threatening to exit Nigeria over a $220 million fine upheld by the courts. The fine, imposed for multiple breaches of Nigerian consumer protection and data privacy laws, has sparked a heated standoff between Meta and Nigerian authorities. In a strongly worded statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu , the FCCPC described Meta’s threat as “a calculated move aimed at inducing negative public reaction and potentially pressuring the FCCPC to reconsider its decision.” Meta’s Offenses Under Scrutiny The FCCPC accused Meta and its subsidiary WhatsApp (collectively referred to as “Meta Parties”) of repeatedly violating the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) and the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) . Key offenses […]

Ahmad May 4, 2025

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Facebook facing lawsuits in Ghana over impact of extreme content on moderators

Lawyers are gearing up for court action against a company contracted by Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, after meeting moderators at a facility in Ghana that is understood to employ about 150 people. Moderators working for Majorel in Accra claim they have suffered from depression, anxiety, insomnia and substance abuse as a direct consequence of the work they do checking extreme content.The allegedly gruelling conditions endured by workers in Ghana are revealed in a joint investigation by the Guardian and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism. It comes after more than 140 Facebook content moderators in Kenya were diagnosed with severe post-traumatic stress disorder caused by exposure to graphic social media content.The workers in Kenya were employed by Samasource, an outsourcing company that carries out content moderation for Meta using workers from across Africa. Majorel, the company at the centre […]

Ahmad April 27, 2025

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