Tanya O’Carroll

Tanya O’Carroll

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Tanya O’Carroll is a prominent human rights campaigner known for her advocacy in data privacy and digital rights. She gained significant attention after launching a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging violations of UK data laws regarding personal data usage for targeted advertising. In 2023, she achieved a notable settlement that not only affirmed her rights but also highlighted broader privacy concerns, emphasizing the importance of user consent in the digital age. O’Carroll's efforts have been supported by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office, positioning her as a key figure in the ongoing discourse surrounding privacy rights and corporate accountability.

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Tanya O'Carroll filed a lawsuit against Facebook for targeted advertising based on her personal data.

The women taking tech giant Meta to task after their baby loss
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-12
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Tanya O'Carroll argued Facebook's targeted advertising system was covered by the UK's definition of direct marketing, giving individuals the right to object.

Facebook and Instagram to get £2.99 UK subscription to stop ads
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-26
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Tanya O'Carroll is a woman from the UK who filed a lawsuit against Meta for targeted advertising practices related to her pregnancy.

Jutarnji list - Žena dobila bitku protiv Facebooka, mogla bi im zadati težak udarac: 'Znali su da sam trudna prije mojih bližnjih'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-03-23
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Tanya O'Carroll filed a lawsuit against Meta to stop Facebook from using her personal data for targeted advertising.

Facebook to stop targeting ads at UK woman after legal fight
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-22
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Tanya O’Carroll launched a lawsuit against Meta, alleging it had breached UK data laws.

Meta confirms it is considering charging UK users for ad-free version | Meta
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-22
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