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Meta reaches .5 million settlement of Facebook location tracking lawsuit

Meta reaches $37.5 million settlement of Facebook location tracking lawsuit

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Lawyers for the plaintiffs may seek up to 30% of Monday’s settlement for legal fees, settlement papers show Lawyers for the plaintiffs may seek up to 30% of Monday’s settlement for legal fees, settlement papers show Meta Platforms Inc. reached a $37.5 million settlement of a lawsuit accusing the parent of Facebook of violating users’ […]

Australian retail giants targeted in facial recognition tech complaint

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The retailers previously claimed that the technology was used for security reasons The retailers previously claimed that the technology was used for security reasons A major consumer group has referred three of Australia’s biggest retail chains to the privacy regulator, saying they use “unreasonably intrusive” facial recognition technology on customers, and recommending enforcement action. CHOICE, […]