Facebook has removed transparency details about ad targeting and Feed personalization, clarified that third parties use public user content according to their own terms, and added that it can remove content from non-account holders. This update is part of a broader industry trend where major platforms are updating their AI data use policies, raising privacy and user control concerns.

Facebook now removes accounts for interacting with violating content, using behavioral signals that may cause overreaching enforcement.

Facebook removed clarifications about default end-to-end encryption from its Law Enforcement Guidelines, raising uncertainty about what data it will disclose to authorities.

On July 18, 2025, Instagram and Facebook expanded the signals considered and actions taken to prevent child abuse, introducing the possibility of disabling accounts based on their likes and saves.

Facebook has backdated the date of the last update to its terms of use.

Facebook has added 'help resources' for users who post about suicide or self-harm since 13 June.

Meta has relaxed its rules allowing publications of visible genitalia or uncovered female nipples in medical or health contexts, in response to criticism of their uneven moderation which affects breast cancer campaigns.

Meta has extended the rules on child exploitation on Facebook and Instagram to include any activity related to such acts, raising questions about the moderation of private discussions and the management of sensitive content despite reporting obligations.

Meta announced upcoming changes to its Terms of Services for July 26, but initial links were broken. New notices appeared, with Facebook showing a July 27 date, while Instagram’s link remains non-functional.

Facebook has added a ban to its platform manipulation prevention rules.