Meta Update Enables Scraping of Business Websites from October 30
October 15, 2026
Meta's updated commercial terms allow the platform to scrape content from business and news websites. This shift impacts site owners who rely on controlling data access for their proprietary digital assets.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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founderYou may need to review your data privacy and IP protection strategies.
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policyThis reflects growing tensions between platform data harvesting and content ownership rights.