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EUROPEAN UNION

Meta Platforms, Inc. v. European Commission

Case No. C-909/26 P | Original case: T-1078/23

This case concerns Meta’s challenge to its designation as a gatekeeper under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. Following a General Court ruling concerning Meta’s Marketplace and Messenger services, the case was appealed to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

POPW CONNECTION

Relates to POPW’s broader advocacy around platform accountability, regulatory oversight, transparency and the responsibilities imposed on dominant digital platforms.

WHY IT MATTERS

The appeal could further define how the Digital Markets Act applies to Meta and the extent to which European regulators can impose accountability requirements on major platform services.

Last updated:

26-08-11

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CANADA

Facebook Inc. v. Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Case No. 41538 - ONGOING

This case concerns Facebook’s obligations under Canadian privacy law, including whether users provided meaningful consent to the disclosure of their personal information to third-party applications and whether Facebook adequately safeguarded that information.

POPW CONNECTION

Directly relates to POPW's broader advocacy around platform accountability, user rights, transparency and the responsibilities major digital platforms have toward people whose data and digital lives depend on their services.

WHY IT MATTERS

The Supreme Court's decision could clarify the privacy obligations of major social-media platforms in Canada, including requirements surrounding meaningful consent and protection of users' personal information.

Last updated:

25-08-12

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CANADA

Trudel v. Meta Platforms Inc.

Case No. DC-25-00000556-00JR | DISMISSED

This case arose from allegations that Facebook and Instagram accounts were improperly disabled. After the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario determined it lacked jurisdiction over the complaint, the decision was challenged through judicial review in Ontario Divisional Court.

POPW CONNECTION

Directly relates to POPW's advocacy around account disablement, access to remedies and the legal avenues available to Canadians challenging platform decisions.

WHY IT MATTERS

The case highlights a significant jurisdictional barrier for Canadians seeking remedies against major digital platforms. The Divisional Court upheld the finding that Meta operates as a federally regulated telecommunications undertaking, placing the dispute outside Ontario's human-rights jurisdiction.

Last updated:

22-03-14

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UNITED STATES

Kolomenskaya v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

Index No. 430/2025 | DISMISSED

This proceeding concerned an Instagram account that was allegedly incorrectly classified as fake and disabled. Attempts to resolve the issue through identity verification and Meta's internal channels allegedly resulted primarily in automated responses and no meaningful resolution before court action was pursued.

POPW CONNECTION

Closely aligns with POPW's advocacy around wrongful account disablement, automated enforcement, ineffective appeal processes and access to meaningful human support.

WHY IT MATTERS

The proceeding provides a documented example of a user seeking court-ordered restoration after unsuccessful attempts to resolve an account disablement through Meta's internal systems. The court ultimately denied the petition and dismissed the proceeding, illustrating the barriers users may face when seeking account restoration through legal remedies.

Last updated:

25-05-05

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UNITED STATES

OKLegal.com v. Meta Platforms, Inc.


Case No. 2:25-cv-02346 | Transferred to N.D. California, Mar. 27, 2026.

This case concerns allegations that an Instagram account used to promote a law firm was indefinitely banned. The lawsuit challenges Meta's enforcement of the ban and alleges resulting harm to business activity.

POPW CONNECTION

Directly aligns with POPW's advocacy around account disablement, business disruption, platform enforcement and access to meaningful remedies.

WHY IT MATTERS

The case examines an indefinite Instagram account ban and the contractual terms governing disputes with Meta. In March 2026, the court transferred the case to the Northern District of California under Instagram's forum-selection terms rather than resolving Meta's dismissal arguments.

Last updated:

25-04-04

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UNITED STATES

Borrero v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

Case No. 3:25-cv-09956 | United States District Court, Northern District of California

This case concerns allegations that unauthorized access to Meta accounts resulted in the loss of access to a professional Facebook page used for business purposes. The lawsuit alleges Meta failed to restore access, contributing to lost business contacts, opportunities and income.

POPW CONNECTION

Directly aligns with POPW's advocacy around account access, inadequate remedies, business disruption and the real-world consequences of losing access to digital platforms.

WHY IT MATTERS

The court allowed breach-of-contract and conversion claims to proceed following Meta's attempt to dismiss the case. The proceedings may help clarify how courts approach platform responsibilities when account-access failures cause financial and professional harm.

Last updated:

25-07-14

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Courts and regulators around the world are examining issues involving platform enforcement, privacy, automated systems and digital rights.

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