Ireland's media regulator has opened an investigation into Meta's (META) Facebook and Instagram over suspected breaches of the EU's Digital Services Act

Ireland's media regulator probing Meta reflects increasing scrutiny over data practices under the EU's Digital Services Act.

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Investigation will examine whether users can select and modify preferred reccomender system feed.
Will examine whether the platforms' interfaces deceive or manipulate users into choosing feeds based on personal data profiling.

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This investigation could signal heightened regulatory risks for the tech sector, particularly in user data transparency, impacting sentiment toward Meta and potentially triggering broader implications for digital advertising strategies.

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