The Federation of German Consumer Organizations said it has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Facebooks European headquarters in Ireland.
The letter cites 19 clauses in the companys terms of service and data protection guidelines that the consumer groups claim breach German law.
The California-based company has faced regular legal challenges from privacy advocates in Europe.
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