Facebook hits back after Germany restricts its data collection

German anti-trust authorities have ruled against Facebook over its methods of combining user data from different sources, including WhatsApp and Instagram. The Federal Cartel Office, or Bundeskartellamt said the firm was exploiting its position as a dominant social media company in violation of European regulations. Facebook, however, says this is not the case. In a statement issued after the ruling, Facebook said its data use is in compliance with GDPR and is intended to'protect people's safety and security.' German anti-trust authorities have ruled against Facebook over its methods of combining user data from different sources, including WhatsApp and Instagram.