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Meta threatens to shut down Facebook and Instagram in Europe

RV Cuarto
Last updated: 2022/02/08 at 1:39 AM
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Meta (previously Facebook) has threatened to take its social networks Facebook and Instagram out of the EU if authorities refuse to allow it to process personal user data in both Europe and the United States. In a report to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the business makes this apparent (via Pocketnow).

Meta states in the report that it is critical to its business to process data in both the EU and the US in order for its operations and ad targeting business to run smoothly.

If we are unable to transfer data between and among countries and regions in which we operate, or if we are restricted from sharing data among our products and services, it could affect our ability to provide our services, the manner in which we provide our services or our ability to target ads.

Meta Spokesperson

The issue is that EU legislation mandates that individuals’ data be handled solely on European computers, with past data-sharing agreements between the US and EU deemed insufficient and no new regulations on the horizon to make the activity legitimate. Meta hopes to reach a new agreement by 2022, but if that doesn’t happen, the business sees a bleak future for its social networks in Europe.

If a new transatlantic data transfer framework is not adopted and we are unable to continue to rely on SCCs [Standard Contractual Clauses] or rely upon other alternative means of data transfers from Europe to the United States, we will likely be unable to offer a number of our most significant products and services, including Facebook and Instagram, in Europe, which would materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Meta Spokesperson

Surprisingly, WhatsApp, the company’s encrypted messaging, isn’t included as a counter-argument. While the phrase “including Facebook and Instagram” in the announcement may be interpreted as referring to the service, it seems odd that the firm would not utilize WhatsApp as extra leverage, given that it is the de facto communications standard in many EU nations. Given WhatsApp’s encrypted nature and lack of adverts, it’s feasible that separating European and American data wouldn’t have a significant impact on the company’s financial line.

Even if adverts can no longer be customized 100 percent to consumers, there is simply too much money to be earned in the EU. Losing such a large market would be devastating news, especially given Meta’s recent 25% drop in market value following its quarterly earnings announcement. It’s most likely just a threat intended to have the EU reassess its data-sharing policies across national boundaries.

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RV Cuarto is the founder and editor-in-chief of EveryTechEver, a startup team of writers and researchers. He started in tech journalism in the early days of 2012 as the founder of the successful tech site Nokia Revolution. His belt of experience spans across the industry, from consumer electronics, data operations, and cloud computing, with several brands including Dell, Nokia, Realme, and Huawei. He is also an HIV advocate and a public speaker. He spends his free time singing, playing mobile games, and experimenting with new recipes in his kitchen. Follow him on Tiktok.
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