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2021
Rohingya refugees sue Facebook over alleged conduct during Myanmar genocide
Dozens of Rohingya refugees in the UK and US sued Facebook for US$150 billion, alleging that it amplified hate speech against the Rohingya and failed to invest in content moderators and checkers. The article reports allegations, not a court determination.
2021
Meta announces ‘Good Ideas Deserve to be Found’ campaign
Meta announced a campaign featuring stories of business owners using its technologies for social purpose and impact. The campaign highlights how personalised ads help people discover small businesses on Facebook and Instagram.
2021
Ohio pension fund sues Facebook over alleged misleading statements
The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System sued Facebook, alleging securities fraud and misleading statements about the effects of its products and the steps it took to protect the public. Meta said the suit was without merit and that it would defend itself.
2021
Ohio attorney general sues Facebook over investor disclosures
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a federal class-action lawsuit on behalf of an Ohio public pension fund and other Facebook investors, alleging that Facebook misled the public and investors about potential harms from its products, including effects on children's health. Meta's spokesperson called the suit baseless and said the company would vigorously defend itself.
2021
Hepsiburada and Facebook partner on advertising platform
Hepsiburada announced a partnership with Facebook to provide Managed Partner Ads, enabling Hepsiburada SMEs to place targeted adverts on Facebook and Instagram.
2021
Hepsiburada announces Managed Partner Ads
Hepsiburada announced Managed Partner Ads, an advertising platform developed in partnership with Facebook for small and mid-size enterprises selling on Hepsiburada. It allows them to place targeted adverts on Facebook and Instagram and manage campaigns.
2021
Russian court found Facebook guilty over prohibited content
A Moscow magistrates' court found Facebook guilty under Russian administrative law for not removing information when Russian law required its removal. The article says most of the multimillion-dollar fines concerned posts about unauthorized rallies or calls for rallies.
2021
Phhhoto files antitrust lawsuit against Facebook
Phhhoto filed an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook, alleging that Facebook and Instagram cloned its app and used their market share in ways that caused Phhhoto's business to fall behind. Meta's spokesperson said the suit was without merit and that Meta would defend itself vigorously.
2021
Facebook announces custom subscription payment links for creators
Facebook announced plans to give eligible creators custom links so fans can pay for subscriptions through Facebook Pay, bypassing Apple’s platform fees. The source reports an announced plan, not a completed rollout.
2021
Leaked Facebook documents raise platform-safety concerns
Leaked internal Facebook documents provided insights into the company’s handling of falsehoods, hate and inflammatory content. The article reports that the files suggested warnings about Facebook’s technology repeatedly went unheeded; Facebook rejected the accusation that it prioritized profit over safety and well-being.
2021
Facebook brings 2D apps to the Oculus Store
Facebook announced that 2D progressive web apps were coming to the Oculus Store for the first time. A handful of apps were available in the store on the day of the announcement, with additional apps described as forthcoming.
2021
Meta unveils a new logo
Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a new logo at the company's headquarters, replacing the thumbs-up Like symbol with a blue infinity shape.
2021
Facebook announces holding company name change to Meta
Facebook announced that its holding company would change its name to Meta. The renamed holding company would encompass Facebook and apps including Instagram and WhatsApp, as well as Oculus.
2021
FTC staff investigate Facebook disclosures about platform effects on teens
The article reports that Federal Trade Commission staff began investigating disclosures about Facebook's internal research on negative effects of its products, including whether documents indicate that Facebook violated its 2019 settlement with the FTC.
2021
Facebook plans a corporate name change
Facebook has reportedly decided to change its official corporate name to a name related to the metaverse. The new name had not been specified in the article, and the change was described as forthcoming.
2021
Eno announces a rural-focused digital comics campaign with Facebook
Eno announced a digital collaboration using Chacha Choudhary comics and animation videos on Facebook’s apps to reach rural and small-town Hindi-speaking audiences with its brand message. The article describes the campaign as a further engagement effort and says the content will be rolled out.
2021
LBAN and Facebook announce partnership to support Latino-owned businesses
Latino Business Action Network announced a partnership with Facebook, specifically the Boost with Facebook and Facebook Elevate programs, to provide resources and education supporting the digital transformation of Latino-owned businesses.
2021
UK regulator fines Facebook over Giphy acquisition probe reporting
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority fined Facebook £50 million for failing to provide required information concerning its Giphy acquisition, and an additional £500,000 for changing its chief compliance officer twice without first obtaining the regulator's consent. The CMA said Facebook's failure to comply was deliberate.
2021
UK competition regulator fines Facebook £50.5 million
The UK competition regulator fined Facebook £50.5 million after Facebook did not comply with an order imposed during the investigation into its purchase of Giphy and did not keep the regulator updated as required. The source reports the fine and describes the regulator's criticism of Facebook's cooperation.
2021
CMA fines Facebook over Giphy takeover order breaches
The UK Competition and Markets Authority fined Facebook £50.5 million for what it described as a deliberate failure to provide information concerning its Giphy takeover, and a further £500,000 for changing its chief compliance officer without prior consent. Facebook said it strongly disagreed with the decision and would review it.