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Australian regulator sues Facebook for allegedly using its Onavo VPN app to spy on users for commercial purposes in 2016 and 2017

Yet more trouble brewing for Facebook: Australia's Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suing the tech giant over its use, in 2016 and 2017 …

TechCrunch Natasha Lomas

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  • @acccgovau Accc on x
    We have instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Facebook and two of its subsidiaries for false, misleading or deceptive conduct when promoting Facebook's Onavo Protect mobile app to Australian consumers. https://www.accc.gov.au/... https://twitter.com/...
  • @joshbutler Josh Butler on x
    the ACCC is taking Facebook to the Federal Court, seeking “pecuniary penalties” over alleged “false, misleading or deceptive conduct” regarding a privacy service called Onavo https://www.accc.gov.au/...
  • @martinsfp Martin Sfp Bryant on x
    Looks like it's open season for governments to go after Facebook. https://techcrunch.com/...