Le Lézard
Classified in: Science and technology
Subject: LAW

Apple Users File Class Action Against Facebook/Instagram Parent Meta Over Data Privacy Issues


SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiley Grombacher of Bradley/Grombacher LLP filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Apple users who allege Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta still tracks their activity on their iPhones even though they "opted out" of tracking.

The lawsuit, filed in Federal Court, claims Meta violated the Invasion of Privacy Act and the Wiretap Act. The plaintiffs in the case claim they had the Facebook, Instagram or Messenger app on their iPhones but had their private browsing activity and communications intercepted, monitored, and recorded by the Meta browsers.

In April of 2021, Apple introduced an iOS 14 update that required Meta (and other apps) to obtain a user's consent before tracking their internet activity on apps and third-party websites. According to Facebook alone, this caused a revenue loss of $10 billion. Now, however, the lawsuit alleges that even when users do not consent to being tracked, Meta nevertheless tracks Facebook and Instagram users' online activity with external third-party websites. The lawsuit claims Meta does this by injecting JavaScript code into those sites and when a user clicks on a web link within the Facebook, Instagram or Messenger app, Meta automatically directs them to in-app browsers which it monitors. This is in place of the user's preferred or default browser.

The lawsuit alleges Meta does all of this without the user's consent or knowledge. This activity gives Meta access to the user's most private information including text messages, private health details, financial information, personally identifiable information and more.

"Meta is valued at over $80 billion, when a corporation of that size flaunts state and federal laws, citizens have little to no recourse," said Kiley Grombacher. "Despite previous lawsuits, despite being taken to task by Congress, and despite public outcry, Meta continues to abuse its users by stealing their private information and turning anyone unsuspecting users of Facebook or Instagram into profit centers whether the user agrees to it or not."

The case is Larch- Miller v. Meta Platforms, Inc., U.S. District Court California Northern District, Case No. 3:22-cv-05426. To read the complaint, click here.

About Bradley/Grombacher LLP

When you find yourself in need of taking legal action against another party in a dispute, turn to the attorneys at Bradley/Grombacher for help. Our lawyers have more than 50 years of combined experience that can be put to work to help you get the fair and just compensation you deserve in a dispute involving employment law, consumer law, and personal injury law.

Contact

Kiley Grombacher/Marcus Bradley - 888-418-7094.

SOURCE Bradley/Grombacher


These press releases may also interest you

at 21:45
Shop TJC Ltd. (TJC) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its third collaboration with the iconic BBC...

at 21:32
Arctech has recently signed a contract for the 500MW Manah I power plant project in Oman, following its successful bid for the 588MW Manah II PV project in Oman earlier in 2023. This consecutive project win showcases Arctech's customized solutions...

at 21:15
Techtouch, Inc. (Headquarter: Tokyo, Japan, President/CEO: Naka Imuta) announced today that it ranked 8th in the 21st Technology Fast 50 Japan, with three-year revenue growth of 468.6%. Technology Fast 50 Japan, held annually by Deloitte Tohmatsu...

at 21:00
OKX Ventures, the investment arm of leading crypto exchange and Web3 technology company OKX, today published a report titled 'Unlocking the Infinite Potential of Crypto and AI.' The report explores the convergence of AI and crypto, a major trend in...

at 21:00
The "Strategic Storytelling for Internal Communications: Using the Power of Storytelling to Engage Employees, Manage Organizational Change, and Shape Workplace Cultures" conference has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Best...

at 20:50
Pharma (1167.HK), a clinical-stage oncology company drugging the undruggable targets, today announced its 2023 annual results. The revenue was RMB63.5 million, the R&D investment was RMB372 million, the cash and cash equivalent at the end of 2023 was...



News published on and distributed by: