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noyb sends cease and desist letter to Meta over AI training using EU personal data

noyb has issued a cease and desist letter to Meta, alleging that the company will use EU personal data from Instagram and Facebook for AI training without opt‑in consent. The letter relies on the EU Collective Redress Directive, which permits qualified entities to seek EU‑wide injunctions. Meta could face injunctions, mandatory deletion of AI models, and potential class‑action damages.

Why it matters: The action highlights a major GDPR compliance risk for Meta's AI training practices and signals possible large‑scale enforcement across the EU.

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noyb sends Meta 'cease and desist' letter over AI training. European Class Action as potential next step
noyb · primary source · May 14, 2025
noyb sends Meta 'cease and desist' letter over AI training. European Class Action as potential next step
noyb · May 14, 2025
Details
JurisdictionIreland
RegulatorEDPB
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusAnnounced
PublishedMay 14, 2025
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsMeta, noyb
Topicsconsent, ai governance, automated decision making, privacy, opt out, data minimization
Datapersonal