Instagram and Facebook users in Europe will be offered more choices on how they consume Meta Platforms', opens new tab services to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), the social media company said on Monday. Under the DMA, which all Big Tech firms including Meta must comply with by March 7, companies are obligated to treat their own services and products like they do rivals'. Facebook Messenger users will be able to choose if they want their Facebook account linked to their Messenger account, or have separate accounts for both services, the company said. Meta added that Instagram and Facebook users who have connected both accounts can choose to manage them separately and no longer share information across the two accounts. Users can also choose whether to share information between their Facebook accounts and the platform's Gaming and Marketplace services.

Source: The Express Tribune January 23, 2024 16:53 UTC