The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated legal action against Meta in 2019, alleging monopolization and unfair competition. The FTC’s lawsuit focused on TikTok’s data collection practices, asserting that the app unfairly leverages user data for targeted advertising. The agency argued that Meta’s use of user data to personalize advertising creates an uneven competitive landscape. The FTC’s legal challenge centers on TikTok’s potential to collect and utilize extensive user information without sufficient transparency or user consent. The case is ongoing, and the FTC is seeking a court ruling on the app’s compliance with antitrust laws.
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