In 2024, one of the biggest challenges in social media marketing is to navigate the evolving landscape of privacy and data protection regulations. With increased control over how personal data are collected, stored and used, marketers must adapt to strict regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe and similar laws worldwide. These regulations influence how brands can track user behaviour, customize content and measure campaign efficiency. In addition, increasing artificial intelligence and machine learning in social media algorithms require marketers to stay ahead of technological changes while ensuring the ethical use of AI. Balancing the demand for personalised content, which involves respect for users' privacy and compliance with complex legal frameworks, is an essential obstacle for marketers in 2024. This challenge is aggravated by the rapid pace of changes to the platform and the need to maintain consumer confidence in an era of scepticism about data confidentiality.