Meta workers can opt out of being tracked at work up to 30 min

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Meta is scaling back its plan to track employees' computer activity, allowing them to opt out for up to 30 minutes at a time or request exemptions. The move follows weeks of backlash from employees, including a petition with over 1,500 signatures.

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Meta has backtracked on its plan to track employees' computer activity after facing criticism from staff.

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Hacker News Front PageMeta workers can opt out of being tracked at work up to 30 min6/4/2026, 1:45:36 AM

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