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As of 27 May Meta will train their AI models with your data, unless you have opted-out. https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/meta-facebook-and-instagram-ai-is-coming-for-eu-data-heres-what-you-need-to-know-and-how-to-opt-out

➡️ Facebook: Settings & Privacy > Privacy Centre > Privacy Topics > AI at Meta > Submit an Objection Request
Direct link: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/712876720715583

➡️ Instagram: Settings > Privacy > Privacy Centre > Privacy Topics > AI at Meta > Submit an Objection Request
Direct link: https://help.instagram.com/contact/767264225370182

➡️ WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal > Data Subject Rights Form > How can I make an objection to the processing of my information?
Direct link: https://www.whatsapp.com/contact/forms/382532939919295/

If the form asks you for clarification, fill in:

"The use of my data infringes on my rights as a (French/German/Dutch/etc.) resident and EU citizen. I do not consent to my data being used for AI training, development, improvement or a more personalised experience. I do not give consent for my data to be used for any other form of training, development, improvement or a more personalised experience in any Meta product or technology. I have the right to keep my data private as per the European GDPR law."
Source: https://www.petforums.co.uk/threads/important-how-to-opt-out-of-meta-facebook-instagram-using-your-private-data-to-train-ai.557875/

Next step: Delete Facebook/Instagram/WhatsApp ❌

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Asta McCarthy Apr 30

@ppdelft If only the privacy authorities would do their job and actually enforce the #GDPR, this would be unnecessary
Best given current situation, object an delete Meta is indeed the best advice.

#Meta #Instagram #facebook #DeteleMeta #AI

Jan Vlug Apr 30

Not all companies are like this:
"At @purism #privacy isn’t a toggle buried deep within a settings menu; it’s the foundation of everything we build. Our devices—like the #Librem5 smartphone and #Librem14 laptop—run on free and #opensource software (#FOSS) , ensuring that users have full #transparency and #control over their data.

Unlike Meta, #Purism does not monetize personal information."

Read more, also about their Digital Bill of Rights, at:

https://puri.sm/posts/privacy-on-trial-metas-doj-battle-vs-purisms-user-centric-philosophy/

Privacy on Trial: Meta’s DOJ Battle vs. Purism’s User-Centric Philosophy – Purism

Purism makes premium phones, laptops, mini PCs and servers running free software on PureOS. Purism products respect people's privacy and freedom while protecting their security.

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Jaime Herazo Apr 30

@ppdelft
The WhatsApp form asks for email and phone, i've done all i can to keep those separate for literal decades, and now the objection form to deny them my data will get them linked. I hate this...

Asta McCarthy May 1

@jherazob @ppdelft They already have your phonenumber, WA uses that as identifier for you and your contacts. For e-mail use a disposable e-mailadres. (they will send you followup questions to it, so make sure you can receive it)

Bob Blaskiewicz 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱Apr 30

@ppdelft Not available in my region. Fuckers.

STOP OCCUPATION 🍉 S. Costa May 1

@ppdelft I received a very shady reply from WhatsApp, stating that my objection to their use of data for AI training is about MetaAI, not WhatsApp.

@steko @ppdelft Wow, they make it really difficult to exercise your right of #privacy. This company has a totally wrong business model. I recommend to not use any of their services: #DeleteMeta, #DeleteFacebook, #DeleteInstagram, #DeleteWhatsApp, #DeleteThreads

Piratenpartij Delft May 2

@janvlug @steko Just repeat the message and ask for confirmation of your objection:
"My message " *insert previous message*" is perfectly clear and is applicable to any Meta product or technology. Please confirm that you have properly registered my objection. If you fail to do so, I will file a complaint at my local GDPR authorities."

STOP OCCUPATION 🍉 S. Costa May 2

@ppdelft @janvlug thanks, it's exactly what I had in mind but I'm more confident now. I was also thinking about adding this screenshot where it's perfectly clear that Meta AI is not optional and in fact it's integrated inside WhatsApp

Piratenpartij Delft May 4

@steko @janvlug The saga continues, a user received this response from Meta:

Hi,

Thanks for your message.

In order for us to review your objection, please reply to this email with the following information:

- What information processing you are objecting to. Your right to object applies where we rely on legitimate interest to process your information.
- How WhatsApp’s processing of this information impacts you (example: what rights and freedoms you believe are impacted by the processing and why)
- Any additional information you believe will help us review your objection (optional)

We may ask you for more information if your request is incomplete.

Thanks,
WhatsApp Privacy Operations

It seems that the tactic of Meta is to continue endlessly with silly follow questions until you give up.

@noybeu could you shine a light on how to object against data use by Meta for 'AI training, development, improvement or a more personalised experience.' so that they don't keep asking silly questions without complying?

David Phd May 5

@ppdelft @steko @janvlug @noybeu

I'd ignore their questions and quote the relevant GDPR principles back at them

Piratenpartij Delft May 5

@cmsdengl @steko @janvlug @noybeu The desirable outcomes of this discussion with Meta are :
1) get clear confirmation that they have registered your objection
2) get clear refusal to comply to GDPR so that you can file a complaint at the GDPR authorities
3) have back and forth discussion that will be interpreted by GDPR authorities as a case 2)

Ignore their questions and quote the relevant GDPR principles back at them might indeed result in case 3)

Jaime Herazo May 2

@steko @ppdelft
Just received the same response, sounds to me like floating GDPR responsibilities, answered it restating what i said, let's wait and see

Gerardo Cisneros-S.May 1

@ppdelft Not available in Mexico 🤬

Piratenpartij Delft May 2

@gerardo It's a right given by the GDPR, the EU privacy law. Some countries have similar privacy regulations, but many lack them

Antonín Pavlas May 7

Yes 👍.

@ppdelft that's the reply I received after submitting my objection to Whatsapp support. as a cherry on top, trying to open the link gives me a 404 error.

Piratenpartij Delft May 8

@noodlejetski This is clear obstruction of your right to opt-out. Please file a complaint at your local GDPR authorities. (don't go directly to the Irish data protection commissioner, they are the reason Meta picked Ireland for it's EU HQ)

Stéphane 1d ago

@ppdelft I don't post on those sites, because it's full of shit. Enjoy training on shit!

Piratenpartij Delft 1d ago