Facebook could face sanctions for failing to comply with European Union consumer rules, according to a Reuters. In February, the company to change its terms and conditions for users to the EU’s newly updated standards, but it has yet to do so, the report said.
In February, Facebook changed its terms of service, but to EU officials it wasn’t enough. “While Google’s latest proposals appear to be in line with consumer authorities’ requests, Facebook and more importantly, Twitter, have only addressed a few important issues regarding their liability and how users are informed of potential content removal or contract termination,” the European Commission said in a press release at the time.
As they detailed in February, authorities want Facebook to better protect consumer rights, including the ability to withdraw from an online marketplace. The EU also wants more consumer-friendly rules around the social media platform's legal liability when its service malfunctions.
According to Reuters, Facebook's non-compliance contrasts with Airbnb's compliance, as the property rental platform recently adjusted its terms of service after being asked to do so in July. Airbnb is now more transparent about pricing details and has better terms for consumers using its platform in the EU.
