Meta Says Facebook's Updated Privacy Policy Will Roll Out From July 26: Know Everything

Meta has started rolling out notifications letting its users know that it has updated its Privacy Policy, formerly known as the Data Policy.

Meta said that it has now made its Privacy Policy easier to understand. Image: Meta

New Delhi: Meta has started rolling out notifications letting its users know that it has updated its Privacy Policy, formerly known as the Data Policy. The updated Privacy Policy comes after the social networking giant took feedback from its users and privacy experts. The company has said that it has now made its Privacy Policy easier to understand and it reflects the latest products it offers. The company also added that Meta is not collecting, using or sharing user data in new ways based on this policy update and it does not sell user information.

Users will start getting notifications on Facebook, Instagram and Facebook's flagship messaging platform Messenger that will direct them to information about what to expect from the relevant Privacy Policy and Terms of Service in their region. 

"Our goal with this update is to be more clear about our data practices; one way we’ve done this is through additional details and examples throughout. At Meta, we’ve always set out to build personalized experiences that provide value without compromising your privacy. So, it’s on us to have strong protections for the data we use and be transparent about how we use it. That includes communicating more clearly about our data practices and the choices you have," Michel Protti, Chief Privacy Officer, Product at Meta, said in a statement.

Facebook's new privacy policy will roll out on June 26.

"We’re also including more ways to access controls you can use to experience our products in ways that are right for you. You can continue to manage your privacy settings at any time and we’re committed to letting you know if we make important changes to how we collect, use and share your information," Protti added.

Facebook's updated Terms of Service

The social networking giant is also updating Facebook's Terms of Service to better explain what is expected from the platform and those who use its platforms.

These expectations include the rights and obligations described in its Community Standards. "For example, when we may disable or terminate accounts that violate our Terms or Community Standards or others’ intellectual property rights or other laws. Some Terms of Service changes match updates to our Privacy Policy, including additional details about what happens when you delete content," Protti noted.