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Meta puts controversial web scraping policy changes on hold indefinitely<\/h1>\n
After pushback from publishers and legal challenges in Brazil, Meta is putting its plans on hold.<\/div>\n
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Meta<\/a> was all set to make a controversial change to its terms of service back in October, but after a delay into November, the changes have been pushed aside indefinitely.<\/p>\n

Mark Zuckerberg’s company published a quick update<\/a> (spotted by Nieman Lab<\/a>) confirming that previously announced changes to its Meta Commercial Terms, Product Catalog Terms, Self-Serve Ad Terms, and Ad Creative Generative AI Terms would not take effect on Nov. 20 as initially planned. These changes, which Nieman Lab<\/a> originally reported on in October, would have allowed the use of web scrapers to collect material from websites associated with Meta business accounts, including those of journalistic organizations.<\/p>\n

Originally, these changes were set to go into effect on Oct. 30, before controversy prompted Meta to delay to Nov. 20. Now, Meta has confirmed that the changes will be delayed indefinitely.<\/p>\n

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“These updates are now paused and will not take effect on Nov. 20, 2026,” Meta’s statement read. “We are continuing to consult with stakeholders and will provide a further update when we have more to share. In the meantime, our existing terms remain in effect.”<\/p>\n

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We've heard publishers' feedback on our proposed ads and business terms update. We care deeply about our partners and do not plan to make policy changes without a full consultation with industry groups and leaders. <\/p>\n

We're committed to getting this right, and as we expect this\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/t91Q1QU8mu<\/a><\/p>\n

— Andy Stone (@andymstone) October 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n