Will your page be affected by updates due to new privacy rules in Europe?

As of December 16th, 2020, Facebook will restrict the use of Facebook Messenger because of privacy rules of the European Union. These changes have a huge effect on the way how you can use Facebook Messenger with chatbots.

Why can’t I send a message on Facebook even though they didn’t block me?

If it still doesn’t work, reasons why include: The person you’re trying to message deactivated or deleted their account. You’ve blocked the person you’re trying to message or they’ve blocked you. You’re trying to respond to a group conversation that the other members of the conversation have already left.

What does it mean when Facebook says this page isn’t available right now?

Message Not Sent
According to Facebook’s developer page, the error message means ‘Message Not Sent: This person isn’t available right now. ‘ This occurs when a user deletes a conversation. If you go directly to Facebook, you’ll be able to reply to this recipient even if the conversation is deleted.

Why can’t I send a message to someone on Facebook?

Some reasons why you can’t send messages: You sent a lot of messages recently. Your messages went against the Facebook Community Standards. Problems with your app, phone or internet.

What are Europe’s new messaging rules?

From 21 December, messaging apps will fall under EU rules known as the ePrivacy directive. Facebook has decided to switch off several interactive options and offer just a core messaging service until it can add the extras back in. Group chat polls on Messenger are among the tools to be switched off.

Why did Facebook get rid of nicknames?

As mentioned before, this move has been taken due to the new data usage rules in the European Union (EU) countries which come under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive (ePrivacy Directive). However, users will be able to enjoy text messaging and calling options.

Can you get banned from Facebook Messenger?

Your page will still be able to respond to messages according to standard messaging permissions. So yes, you can be banned from Facebook Messenger.

How do you know if you got blocked in Facebook?

Check Your Friends List. A fast way to see who’s blocked you on Facebook is to check your friends list. Simply put, if the person you suspect has blocked you doesn’t show up in your Facebook friends list, then you’ve been unfriended or blocked. If they do appear in your list, then you’re still friends.

What happens if you send a Facebook message to a Non friend?

You can send messages to anyone on Facebook. Messages you send to people you’re not friends with may arrive in their Message Requests folder. Your messages also won’t reach people who may have blocked you on Facebook chat or Messenger.

When will the EU lift the travel restrictions at the external borders?

Based on the criteria and conditions set out in the European recommendation, as from 30 August 2021, member states should gradually lift the travel restrictions at the external borders for residents of the following third countries: China, subject to confirmation of reciprocity.

Can I mediate over a banned Facebook account?

Facebook doesn’t owe you an account. There are no current laws that require Facebook to allow anyone to participate. So there is very little on which our team could base a mediation attempt over a banned Facebook account. And, unfortunately, by Birch’s own admission, he had violated one of Facebook’s terms and conditions.

Do you think your rights under EU law are being respected?

If you think that your rights under EU law are not being respected, contact our assistance services. As an EU national, you automatically acquire the right of permanent residence in another EU country if you have lived there legally for a continuous period of 5 years .

How many people have been banned from Facebook?

In the first quarter of 2019, Facebook banned over 2 billion user accounts. During that same time, the Elliott Advocacy team received a surge of pleas for help from banned Facebook users. These former Facebookers all want the same thing: to reclaim their accounts and return to the popular virtual community.