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German Consumer Group Seeks Court Order to Halt Meta’s AI Data Use

Verbraucherzentrale NRW applies for an injunction to block Meta’s planned use of EU user data for AI training, citing potential GDPR violations and risks to user privacy.

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Overview

  • The Verbraucherzentrale NRW has filed an interim injunction at the Oberlandesgericht Köln to prevent Meta from using public Facebook and Instagram posts for AI model training starting May 27.
  • The consumer group argues Meta’s reliance on 'legitimate interest' for data processing violates the GDPR and Digital Markets Act, and poses risks to sensitive personal data and minors' information.
  • Meta defends its approach as compliant with European Data Protection Board guidelines and claims to have consulted the Irish Data Protection Commission on its opt-out mechanism.
  • EU users have until May 26 to opt out of having their public posts included in Meta’s AI training, with detailed instructions provided by the Verbraucherzentrale NRW.
  • Christine Steffen of the Verbraucherzentrale warns that once data is used in AI training, it cannot be effectively recalled, emphasizing the urgency of the injunction to protect user rights.