Meta’s Employee Mouse Tracking Program Could Reportedly Violate EU Privacy Laws

Reuters reports that Meta’s tracking tool called Model Capability Initiative (MCI) captures keystrokes, mouse movements, and clicks of Meta’s US employees to train AI systems.
The program may also capture data from non-US employees via emails or chats since the tool runs on US personnel’s computers.
Meta disclosed that US-based colleagues using the tool while communicating internationally may lead to capturing outside data.
A legal expert states that even a limited capture of EU employee data could breach GDPR rules, which mandate legal bases for collecting personal data and clear disclosure.
Meta claims to have mitigated potential privacy risks and is committed to complying with applicable laws and regulations.
MCI reportedly monitors data from over 200 apps and websites, leading to complaints from employees about excessive data usage.
Meta employees have protested the program, questioning the ethics of contributing to potential future replacements and expressing concerns about privacy breaches.

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