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Meta Platforms outlines new rules of engagement for EU users - ITREALMS

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The Meta Platforms has revealed new outlines on how to comply with the European Union (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA) for users of its services in the region, reports ITREALMS.
Meta Platforms outlines new rules of engagement for EU users - ITREALMS

This, Meta disclosed to include offering Facebook and Instagram users more choices on how they could manage their services jointly or independently.

Meta Platforms in an official statement on its blogsite, stated that Facebook and Instagram users in EU, European Economic Area and Sweden would soon be given details of their options regarding sharing information within its offering.

It cited for instance, that people using Facebook Messenger will be able to choose if they would rather have separate accounts for both services or a connected set-up.

In addition, Meta Platforms disclosed that Instagram and Facebook users who already connected both accounts can choose to manage them separately.

"There will also be options regarding disclosing details with Facebook gaming and shopping services."

And users choosing to employ their details “for the games they play on Facebook will have features like multiplayer games, in-game purchases and personalised game suggestions” while those opting not to disclose details will be able to access “some single-player games”.

Meta Platforms stated the choices are being offered to address the requirements of the DMA, which is due to come into force on 7 March.

Chuks Egbune/Editor


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