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SOMI wants to put an end to X unlawful business practices of deliberately abusing its data power to influence political opinions, deepen social divides, and undermine democratic processes.
What we demand
How does this work?
Have you used X (formerly Twitter) and would like to participate in the claim? Then register on this website and pay the €7,50 registration cost.
- Alternatively, you can register directly with the Bundesamt für Justiz, free of charge.
- Our team of legal and IT experts will take action for you and thousands of others.
- You will receive your compensation once we reach a positive decision in court.
What is the claim about?
Microtargeting
X uses a political microtargeting system that evaluates particularly sensitive data in order to influence users with tailored messages. This includes data on sexuality, political views, physical and mental health and religious attitudes. In this way, it creates a digital manipulation architecture that makes people susceptible to demagogic narratives, undermines democratic processes and deliberately reinforces social polarization. The result of this subversive attack on democracy is the worldwide strengthening of authoritarian regimes.
Data leaks
Between January 2022 and January 2023, four data breaches occurred at X, resulting in the personal data of hundreds of millions of users being leaked onto the Dark Web. During these incidents, X failed to take appropriate security measures and did not adequately follow up on the data breaches (by informing the authorities and affected users properly). X's inability or unwillingness to adequately protect its users' personal information, putting millions of people at risk of identity theft, targeted manipulation, and government surveillance.
Privacy violation
X engages in extensive secret tracking of its users - not only on its own platform, but also via third-party sites. The data collected is used for advertising purposes and to create comprehensive personality profiles without the data subjects being informed of this in a transparent manner or their effective consent being obtained. Consumers therefore have no control over the extent to which information about their usage behavior is used to monitor or manipulate them or over the disclosure of this data to third parties.
Why join this claim?
X has violated your rights – We must end this violation. X's previous damage and unlawful actions must be compensated.
- Remedy the injustice – So that consumers have more choices and are aware of what they choose.
Stop the manipulation – Sensitive personal data such as religion and political views must not be used for targeted advertising.- Together we send a signal – By participating in this claim, you help send a clear signal that companies like X should be held accountable for their actions.
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About SOMI
Foundation for Market Information Research (SOMI) is a non- profit organization established to identify and influence issues of social importance. SOMI is a recognized claim foundation in the field of privacy and data autonomy and is committed, among other things, to protecting the fundamental rights of consumers and minors who use online services. With the app that SOMI has developed, we want to return ownership and control of personal data to all people:
All your data. All yours.SOMI investigates abuses, informs the public and helps injured parties. SOMI does this by conducting collective proceedings and claiming compensation. For more information about SOMI, visit www.somi.nl.
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