Category Archives: Social Media & Big Tech
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
Android Data Privacy: Google Mandates New Location Button and Contact Picker
Major Android data privacy updates in 2026 introduce a mandatory location button and restricted contact access to prevent apps from scraping user information. Continue reading
Global Privacy Control: Audit Reveals Big Tech’s Systemic Failure
A major audit by webXray reveals a systemic failure by Big Tech to honor the Global Privacy Control signal, potentially exposing the industry to $5.8 billion in regulatory penalties. Continue reading