02/02/2025
Here are some cases that Meta is facing in different parts of the world:
1. In the Philippines (May 2023):
A journalist from Cagayan de Oro City, along with a group of lawyers, filed a complaint against Meta.
They accused Meta of not adhering to data subject rights by refusing to provide information about users behind defamatory posts against the journalist.
The complaint was filed with the National Privacy Commission in Manila.
2. In the Philippines (June 2024):
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) met with Meta Philippines to discuss the proliferation of Facebook accounts used for selling babies online under the guise of legal adoption.
The DSWD requested Meta to take immediate action to stop these illegal activities.
3. In Japan (May 2024):
Yusaku Maezawa, a Japanese billionaire, filed a lawsuit against Meta.
He complained about the use of his name and image in fraudulent investment ads on Facebook and Instagram.
According to Maezawa, scammers used his likeness without permission to deceive people.
4. In Europe (June 2024):
Meta and Apple are facing cases under new European Union (EU) regulations.
These regulations aim to curb the excessive power of large tech companies and provide more opportunities for smaller competitors.
It is also a step to give users more choices regarding digital services.
These cases highlight the various challenges Meta is encountering, ranging from issues of privacy, regulation of online platforms, to fraud on social media, "Mark Zuckerberg, it's time to remove Meta from Facebook.