July 3, 2024 at 08:41AM
Brazil’s data protection authority prohibited Meta, parent company of Instagram and Facebook, from using Brazilian data to train its AI in its updated privacy policy, citing potential harm to data subjects’ fundamental rights. Meta expressed disappointment, claiming compliance with privacy laws, while the company also faced resistance in Europe and Human Rights Watch report scrutiny.
From the meeting notes, it is clear that Brazil’s national data protection authority has made a significant decision concerning Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook. The authority has determined that Meta cannot use data originating in Brazil to train its artificial intelligence, particularly from people’s public posts.
The decision was made due to the perceived risk of serious harm to the fundamental rights of individuals whose data is involved. This decision affects Meta’s operations in Brazil, one of its biggest markets, and has raised concerns about transparency and privacy in the use of personal data for AI development.
It’s worth noting that Meta expressed disappointment with the decision, emphasizing that its methods comply with privacy laws and regulations in Brazil. The company also highlighted the potential impact on innovation, competition in AI development, and the delay in bringing AI benefits to the people in Brazil.
Furthermore, the decision may have implications for other companies accessing and using data in Brazil, with a call for greater transparency and compliance with privacy regulations.
It will be important for Meta to demonstrate compliance with the authority’s decision within the stipulated time frame and to address concerns about transparency in the use of personal data for AI development.