The Dutch government contemplates discontinuing its use of Facebook following privacy concerns flagged by the country’s data protection authority.
If Facebook fails to address these concerns, government activities on the platform could cease by summer.
1. Dutch Data Protection Authority cautions against using Facebook pages without clear understanding of data usage.
2. The Interior Ministry seeks compliance advice from DPA regarding the government’s Facebook use.
3. The Minister for Digitalization urges Meta for prompt clarification on privacy issues.
4. Potential halt in government activities on Facebook if concerns remain unresolved.
5. DPA emphasises trust and protection of personal data, especially for children and youth.
6. Meta disputes DPA’s assessment, asserting compliance with regional laws.
7. Growing regulatory scepticism towards Meta evidenced by DPA’s advice.
8. Concerns include potential data sharing and security vulnerability on Meta’s platform.
