Meta files reply in support of dismissing US claims over interception of Wisp user data
( October 16, 2026, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta Platforms filed a reply in support of its motion to dismiss amended US claims accusing it of intercepting users’ medical data through tracking technology, arguing that plaintiffs provided consent. Meta said that they agreed to its policies, which “clearly disclosed that Meta would receive information from ‘third parties’ about websites they visited and purchases they made, and would ‘match’ such information with users’ accounts.”See attached file. ...
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