Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has denied allegations that it granted Netflix access to users' private messages. The claims originated from a court filing related to a class-action lawsuit concerning data privacy practices involving Meta. The document suggested that Meta provided Netflix with access to its 'Inbox API,' which allowed the streaming service programmatic access to users' private message inboxes on Facebook. However, Meta's communications director, Andy Stone, clarified that while Netflix did have access to the Inbox API, it did not involve sharing users' private messages with Netflix. Instead, it allowed users to message their Facebook friends about what they were watching on Netflix directly from the Netflix app. This denial contradicts previous reports that suggested Netflix and other companies had access to users' private messages. It's worth noting that Meta's Messenger platform only implemented default end-to-end encryption in December 2023, potentially leaving messages vulnerable despite access restrictions. The situation raises concerns about data privacy and the extent of access granted to third-party entities. [ce058cb6]