X faces Dutch collective action over data breaches, ad targeting and hate speech
( October 22, 2026, 08:23 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Social media platform X is facing a collective damages action in The Netherlands over alleged data breaches, unlawful ad targeting and failures to tackle hate speech, after an Amsterdam court cleared the case to proceed, a consumer rights foundation said on Thursday. The court found that Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie — SOMI — had met the requirements to bring the action and appointed it as the exclusive representative, allowing the case to move forward.The press release is attached....
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