TOH edition: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 · technology
People Can Win More Control of Their Feeds: Dutch Court Upholds the Right to Choose Chronological Defaults
Reported by Dutch News
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A Dutch appeals court upheld an order requiring Meta to let Facebook and Instagram users in the Netherlands make chronological, non-algorithmic feeds their default. MP Barbara Kathmann is now proposing broader legislation targeting manipulative app designs, including infinite scroll, though the bill is not law.
The court victory shows that people can secure enforceable choices over their online experience without waiting for broader legislation.
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