Meta seeks to dismiss amended US claims over interception of Wisp user data
( August 28, 2026, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta Platforms moved to dismiss amended US claims accusing it of intercepting users’ medical data through tracking technology. The company said plaintiffs consented to Meta’s receipt of data from third parties about their purchases and activity on other websites. Meta also argued that plaintiffs cannot allege a “confidential communication” because they cannot allege any reasonable expectation that their internet purchase activity would not be “recorded.”See attached file. ...
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