Spain Halts Meta's Election Tools Over Privacy Concerns
Data protection agency AEPD blocks Election Day Information and Voter Information Unit features on Facebook and Instagram, citing GDPR violations.
Overview
- Meta planned to deploy election tools ahead of the European Parliament election.
- AEPD used emergency GDPR powers to suspend the tools for up to three months.
- Concerns include unjustified data collection and retention, and targeting inaccuracies.
- Meta disagrees with the decision but will comply with the suspension order.
- European Commission is also investigating Meta's election-related data practices.