Coverage dated November 2, 2026 to November 3, 2026

Meta delays new business terms after outcry over potential web scraping of news sites

Headline from WHEC Rochester

Meta is delaying new terms for business accounts after a backlash from media companies and open-web advocates. The terms, set for October 30, would allow Meta to use automated tools to scrape data from business accounts.

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WHEC Rochester
Meta delays new business terms after outcry over potential web scraping of news sites (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Nov 3, 2026
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Meta is delaying new terms for business accounts after a backlash from media companies and open-web advocates. The terms, set for October 30, would allow Meta to use automated tools to scrape data from business accounts.
Quartz
Meta is delaying new business terms that would let it scrape news sites (opens Quartz)
Published Nov 2, 2026
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The U.K. competition regulator opened an investigation into the terms, while Meta says the update is not aimed at news sites

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