{"id":47510,"date":"2024-04-01T09:56:08","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T09:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/?p=47510"},"modified":"2024-04-01T09:56:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T09:56:08","slug":"meta-probed-by-ftc-again-messenger-kids-privacy-in-question","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stocktargetadvisor.com\/blog\/meta-probed-by-ftc-again-messenger-kids-privacy-in-question\/","title":{"rendered":"Meta Probed by FTC Again: Messenger Kids Privacy in Question"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktargetadvisor.com\/stock\/USA\/NSD\/META\">Meta Platforms Inc. (META: NSD<\/a><\/strong>) is back in the FTC&#8217;s crosshairs after a U.S. court shot down its attempt to block a probe into alleged privacy violations by Facebook, its social media subsidiary. This latest development adds to the company&#8217;s growing list of regulatory headaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Court Rejects Meta&#8217;s Bid to Halt Investigation:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FTC alleges Meta misled parents about their control over children&#8217;s activities within the Messenger Kids app. The investigation stems from accusations levied in May 2023. Meta responded by suing the FTC in November 2023 to prevent them from revisiting a prior agreement on the matter. The recent court ruling paves the way for the FTC to proceed with its investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- STA Widget BEGIN --><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"sta-analyst-rating-widget-display\">\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #4b6db5 !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktargetadvisor.com\/stock\/USA\/NSD\/META\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">META Ratings<\/a> by Stock Target Advisor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script class=\"analyst-rating\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocktargetadvisor.com\/assets\/js\/analyst_rating_widget.js\" data-symbol=\"META\" data-theme=\"wt_bg_trans\" data-uid=\"1688305045660a83bc04552660a83bc04553\" data-width=\"700\" >\n\t\t<\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Potential Impact on Meta&#8217;s Business and Stock:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors are likely to react negatively to this news, with potential for a stock price dip. The investigation&#8217;s outcome could force Meta to alter its data collection practices or limit functionalities within the Messenger Kids app, potentially impacting user engagement and future revenue streams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This case highlights the increasingly stringent regulatory environment surrounding data privacy in the tech industry. Meta isn&#8217;t alone; other major tech companies are facing similar scrutiny from regulators worldwide. The FTC&#8217;s investigation could set a precedent for future data privacy enforcement actions.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meta Platforms Inc. 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