Category Archives: Social Media & Big Tech
EDPB GDPR Transparency: 2026 Coordinated Enforcement Action Launches
The EDPB GDPR transparency initiative for 2026 involves 25 national authorities auditing how platforms meet information obligations and eliminate dark patterns in privacy notices. Continue reading
Social Media Privacy Audit: EU Launches 2026 Joint Action Plan
The European Union has announced a Joint Action Plan for 2026 to perform a comprehensive social media privacy audit, aiming to eliminate deceptive dashboards and hidden behavioral tracking. Continue reading
Social media data complaints surge by 60% in latest EU privacy report
A dramatic 60% increase in social media data complaints has prompted 25 European regulators to launch a joint review of Big Tech data processing and AI training methods. Continue reading
XChat Messaging App: Elon Musk Launches Secure Ad-Free Alternative
Elon Musk’s new XChat messaging app provides end-to-end encryption and a zero-tracking model to help users reclaim their digital privacy from Big Tech. Continue reading
Meta Privacy Controls: Mandatory DMA Account Unlinking Rollout
New Meta privacy controls allow users to unlink Facebook and Instagram accounts to comply with the DMA, offering standalone Messenger access and improved data privacy. Continue reading
Children’s Social Media Safety Act: Illinois Mandates Metadata Decoupling
Illinois has passed the Children’s Social Media Safety Act, a landmark bill requiring platforms to decouple behavioral metadata from algorithms to enhance privacy for minors. Continue reading
On-Device AI Sovereignty: Reclaiming Privacy from Big Tech Surveillance
As the ‘Break Up With Google’ movement gains momentum, On-Device AI Sovereignty emerges as a vital strategy for users looking to process data locally and sever ties with cloud-based metadata tracking. Continue reading
Digital Choice Act: New York Mandates Social Media Data Portability
New York has introduced the Digital Choice Act to mandate social media data portability and grant users a legal kill switch to erase their personal metadata. Continue reading