Meta’s Twitter rival app Threads failed to debut in Europe. The platform, which received more than 100 million registrations in the first week, cannot be used in the region due to some legal reasons of the European Union. On top of that, European users VPN to Threads managed to get in. However, Meta blocked VPN connections.
VPN block from Meta to Threads app
Meta states that EU users are blocked from accessing Threads using a VPN confirmed. This decision was made after some users accessed Threads with the help of VPN. The company has confirmed that it has taken “further measures” to block access to Threads.
In his statement, Meta pointed out that Europe is a very important market for Meta. He also said that he hopes to make Threads available in EU countries in the future.
Is the new social media Threads safe? What information do they have?
Meta, which has a large account before, aims to give confidence to users with Threads. Are Threads safe? What data is it getting?
Blocking access by VPN in the EU is likely due to data protection laws. EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), aims to give individuals a fair amount of control over their personal data. It requires companies to be transparent about how they collect and use data.
on the other hand Data collected by Threads is at an alarming level. The app collects a wide variety of personal data, from your purchase history and physical address to your browsing history and health information.
EU users accessing Threads using a VPN, on the other hand, could get Meta in trouble. The social media giant, which does not want to violate the GDPR, seems to continue to block the VPN until the official launch. However, Meta highlighted that it believes it will lift the VPN ban in the future.
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