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Dutch court orders Meta to change Facebook and Instagram timeline settings

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

Posted on October 2, 2025

1 min read

Last updated: January 21, 2026

Dutch court orders Meta to change Facebook and Instagram timeline settings

Quick Summary

Dutch Court Directs Meta to Simplify Timeline Options on Platforms

Court Ruling on Meta's Timeline Options

Implications of the Digital Services Act

User Options for Timeline Settings

Profile-Based vs. Non-Profile-Based Timelines

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