Meta’s Facebook, Insta banned from running targeted ads in EU, may be fined 4% global turnover
1 year, 1 month ago

Meta’s Facebook, Insta banned from running targeted ads in EU, may be fined 4% global turnover

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The EU has banned Meta from running targeted ads on its platforms Facebook and Instagram, and can potentially fine the social media giant about 4% of its annual turnover, which runs to the tunes of billions The European Data Protection Board has decided to extend the ban on “behavioural advertising” that was initially imposed by Norway, a non-EU member, to encompass all 30 countries within the European Union and the European Economic Area. The EDPB’s ruling directs the data regulator of Ireland, where Meta’s European headquarters are situated, to implement a permanent ban on the company’s use of behavioural advertising within the next two weeks, according to a statement provided to Reuters. Notably, since August 7, Meta has been facing daily fines in Norway amounting to 1 million crowns due to privacy violations stemming from the use of user data, including location and browsing behaviour, for advertising purposes—a practice commonly employed by major tech companies. It’s important to note that Norway, while not an EU member, is part of the European single market, and this decision impacts approximately 250 million Facebook and Instagram users across Europe, as confirmed by Datatilsynet.

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Ireland slaps Meta with $263 million fine for data breach that hacked 29M Facebook accounts
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6 days, 10 hours ago

Ireland slaps Meta with $263 million fine for data breach that hacked 29M Facebook accounts

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In 2018, Meta reported a security breach that compromised over 29 million Facebook accounts all over the world. Of the 29 million accounts, three million belonged to users based in Europe Ireland’s Data Protection Commission on Tuesday fined Meta $263 million over data protection failure that led to the hacking of over 29 million Facebook accounts globally. Meta fined in …

Facebook owner Meta hit with 251 million euros in fines for 2018 data breach
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6 days, 10 hours ago

Facebook owner Meta hit with 251 million euros in fines for 2018 data breach

India Today  

European Union privacy watchdogs hit Facebook owner Meta with fines totaling 251 million euros on Monday after an investigation into a 2018 data breach on the social media platform that exposed millions of accounts. Ireland's Data Protection Commission issued the penalties after wrapping up its inquiry into the breach, when hackers gained access to user accounts by exploiting bugs in …

Meta is hit with £664million EU fine for 'abusive' facebook breaches
1 month, 1 week ago

Meta is hit with £664million EU fine for 'abusive' facebook breaches

Daily Mail  

The EU has slapped Meta with a £664million fine for engaging in 'abusive' Facebook Marketplace practices. Meta tied its online classified ads service Facebook Marketplace to its personal social network Facebook and imposed unfair trading conditions on other online classified ads service providers. It did so to benefit its own service Facebook Marketplace, thereby giving it advantages that other online …

Meta fined 800 million euros by the EU for antitrust violations in classified ads practices
1 month, 1 week ago

Meta fined 800 million euros by the EU for antitrust violations in classified ads practices

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The EU alleges that Meta’s actions were designed to give Facebook Marketplace an unfair edge that other online classified ad services simply couldn’t compete with The 798 million euro penalty is Meta’s first major antitrust fine, following a previous 110 million euro fine in 2017 for misleading the EU's investigation into its WhatsApp acquisition. File Image Meta has been hit …

EU fines Meta over 800 mln USD for breaching EU antitrust rules
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1 month, 1 week ago

EU fines Meta over 800 mln USD for breaching EU antitrust rules

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-15 01:05 Morning commute traffic streams past the Meta sign outside the headquarters of Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc in Mountain View, California, US November 9, 2022. BRUSSELS -- The European Commission on Thursday fined US tech giant Meta 797.72 million euros for breaching European Union antitrust rules and abusing its dominant positions in the markets. …

EU fines Meta over 800 mln USD for breaching EU antitrust rules
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1 month, 1 week ago

EU fines Meta over 800 mln USD for breaching EU antitrust rules

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-15 01:05 Morning commute traffic streams past the Meta sign outside the headquarters of Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc in Mountain View, California, US November 9, 2022. BRUSSELS -- The European Commission on Thursday fined US tech giant Meta 797.72 million euros for breaching European Union antitrust rules and abusing its dominant positions in the markets. …

EU fines Meta over 800 mln USD for breaching EU antitrust rules
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1 month, 1 week ago

EU fines Meta over 800 mln USD for breaching EU antitrust rules

China Daily  

Morning commute traffic streams past the Meta sign outside the headquarters of Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc in Mountain View, California, US November 9, 2022. BRUSSELS -- The European Commission on Thursday fined US tech giant Meta 797.72 million euros for breaching European Union antitrust rules and abusing its dominant positions in the markets. for breaching EU antitrust rules …

EU fines Meta over 800 mln USD for breaching EU antitrust rules
1 month, 1 week ago

EU fines Meta over 800 mln USD for breaching EU antitrust rules

China Daily  

Morning commute traffic streams past the Meta sign outside the headquarters of Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc in Mountain View, California, US November 9, 2022. BRUSSELS -- The European Commission on Thursday fined US tech giant Meta 797.72 million euros for breaching European Union antitrust rules and abusing its dominant positions in the markets. for breaching EU antitrust rules …

'A high school student': Attorney for Matt Gaetz's alleged victim claims to have witnesses
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1 month, 1 week ago

'A high school student': Attorney for Matt Gaetz's alleged victim claims to have witnesses

Raw Story  

"This is illegal under EU antitrust rules. - 'Abusive practices' - Detailing what it termed "abusive practices" by Meta, the commission said that because Facebook Marketplace was tied to Facebook, the former enjoyed a "substantial distribution advantage which competitors cannot match." "All Facebook users automatically have access and get regularly exposed to Facebook Marketplace whether they want it or not," …

EU fines Meta $840 million for 'abusive' Facebook ad practices
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1 month, 1 week ago

EU fines Meta $840 million for 'abusive' Facebook ad practices

Raw Story  

The EU fined online giant Meta almost 800 million euros on Thursday for breaching antitrust rules by giving users of its Facebook social network automatic access to classified ads service Facebook Marketplace. - 'Abusive practices' - Detailing what it termed "abusive practices" by Meta, the commission said that because Facebook Marketplace was tied to Facebook, the former enjoyed a "substantial …

EU slaps Meta with 798M euros fine for breaching antitrust norms
1 month, 1 week ago

EU slaps Meta with 798M euros fine for breaching antitrust norms

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The fine is the latest in a string of hefty penalties the commission, the regulator for the 27-nation European Union, has imposed against Big Tech companies over their practices in recent years – and ranks among the 10 largest antitrust fines The EU fined online giant Meta almost 800 million euros on Thursday for breaching antitrust rules by giving users …

EU imposes €797 million fine on Meta Platforms for abusive Facebook ad practices
1 month, 1 week ago

EU imposes €797 million fine on Meta Platforms for abusive Facebook ad practices

Live Mint  

The European Commission on Thursday fined Meta Platforms €797.72 million over abusive practices benefiting Facebook Marketplace, it said in a statement. for breaching EU antitrust rules by tying its online classified ads service Facebook Marketplace to its personal social network Facebook and by imposing unfair trading conditions on other online classified ads service providers," the European Commission said. The latest …

EU slaps Meta with a nearly 800 million euro fine for engaging in ‘abusive’ Marketplace practices
1 month, 1 week ago

EU slaps Meta with a nearly 800 million euro fine for engaging in ‘abusive’ Marketplace practices

Associated Press  

LONDON — European Union regulators issued their first antitrust fine to Facebook parent Meta on Thursday with a penalty of nearly 800 million euros for what they call “abusive practices” involving its Marketplace online classified ads business. The commission had accused Meta of distorting competition by tying its online classified ad business to its social network, automatically exposing Facebook users …

Europe fines Meta $840 million over practices benefiting Facebook Marketplace
1 month, 1 week ago

Europe fines Meta $840 million over practices benefiting Facebook Marketplace

CNN  

The European Union has fined Meta Platforms €798 million over what it called abusive practices benefiting Facebook Marketplace. “The European Commission has fined Meta … for breaching EU antitrust rules by tying its online classified ads service Facebook Marketplace to its personal social network Facebook and by imposing unfair trading conditions on other online classified ads service providers,” the EU’s …

Meta fined 798 million euros ($846m) for breaking EU antitrust rules
1 month, 1 week ago

Meta fined 798 million euros ($846m) for breaking EU antitrust rules

Al Jazeera  

EU says Meta automatically ties its ad service – Facebook Marketplace – to Facebook, creating an unfair advantage. The European Union has hit technology giant Meta with a fine just shy of 800 million euros for what it called “abusive practices” involving its Facebook Marketplace online classified ads business. The advantage stems from Meta automatically tying its ad service – …

Instagram, Facebook users in Europe to get less personalised ads, low-cost plans
1 month, 1 week ago

Instagram, Facebook users in Europe to get less personalised ads, low-cost plans

Hindustan Times  

Meta Platforms is set to come up with a new feature where Instagram and Facebook users in Europe will be given a choice of "less personalised ads," a proactive measure announced on Tuesday to address growing regulatory scrutiny. A spokesperson for the EU emphasised that the new model introduced by Meta is under Meta's sole responsibility, and it is neither …

Meta to offer ‘less personalized ads’ in concession to EU
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1 month, 1 week ago

Meta to offer ‘less personalized ads’ in concession to EU

Live Mint  

Meta Platforms plans to give European users of Instagram and Facebook the option of receiving what it says are “less personalized ads," a concession to regulators that risks hitting the company’s revenue in one of its largest markets. Meta’s new ad option comes amid pressure from European Union regulators who say users should have access to a free version of …

EU Tells Meta to Address Consumer Fears over Pay for Privacy
5 months ago

EU Tells Meta to Address Consumer Fears over Pay for Privacy

Deccan Chronicle  

Belgium : EU consumer authorities told Facebook owner Meta on Monday to take action to assuage European consumer groups' fears over its new "pay or consent" model or face further action. Now national consumer protection authorities in Europe have sent a letter to Meta, warning the model's roll-out "could potentially be considered unfair and contrary". Earlier this month, EU regulators …

Nigeria fines Meta $220 mn over breach of data protection, consumer rights laws
5 months ago

Nigeria fines Meta $220 mn over breach of data protection, consumer rights laws

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The country’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission accused Meta of discriminatory practices, abuse of market dominance, sharing Nigerians’ personal data without authorisation and denying Nigerians the right to determine how their data are used Nigeria has issued a $220 million fine against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, for “multiple and repeated” violations. The country’s Federal Competition …

EU takes Elon Musk's X to court over blue checks and ads
5 months, 1 week ago

EU takes Elon Musk's X to court over blue checks and ads

NPR  

EU takes Elon Musk's X to court over blue checks and ads toggle caption Alain Jocard/AFP via Getty Images The European Union brought its first charges under a new social media law on Friday, accusing Elon Musk’s X of violating the regulation by deceiving users and not living up to transparency requirements. “There is evidence of motivated malicious actors abusing …

European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option
5 months, 3 weeks ago

European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option

The Hindu  

European Union regulators accused social media company Meta Platforms on Monday of breaching the bloc's new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them. The U.S. tech giant rolled out the option after the European Union’s top court ruled Meta must first get consent before showing ads to users, …

European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option
5 months, 3 weeks ago

European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option

Associated Press  

LONDON — European Union regulators accused social media company Meta Platforms on Monday of breaching the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them. The U.S. tech giant rolled out the option after the European Union’s top court ruled Meta must first get consent before showing ads …

EU may charge Instagram and Facebook-parent Meta over digital rules violation: Report
5 months, 3 weeks ago

EU may charge Instagram and Facebook-parent Meta over digital rules violation: Report

The Hindu  

EU authorities may charge Meta over its model that makes Facebook and Instagram users pay in order to stop their data from being shared, reported Financial Times, citing several anonymous sources. However, EU regulators have previously warned that as per the Digital Markets Act, “gatekeeper platforms” would not be able to “track end users outside of the gatekeepers’ core platform …

Meta accused of breaking European law with its ‘pay or consent’ model
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta accused of breaking European law with its ‘pay or consent’ model

CNN  

London CNN — Facebook parent Meta has been accused of breaking Europe’s new digital competition rules over its “pay or consent” advertising model. The European Commission said in a statement Monday that, in its preliminary view, “this binary choice forces users to consent to the of their personal data and fails to provide them a less personalized but equivalent version …

EU charges Meta in latest hit on Big Tech
5 months, 3 weeks ago

EU charges Meta in latest hit on Big Tech

Al Jazeera  

The European Commission has charged Meta with breaching the EU’s Digital Markets Act via its new “pay or consent” advertising model. “We want to empower citizens to be able to take control over their own data and choose a less personalised ads experience,” EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said in a statement. Series of probes The charge against Meta is …

EU investigates Meta over Facebook and Instagram child safety
7 months, 1 week ago

EU investigates Meta over Facebook and Instagram child safety

Al Jazeera  

The European Commission says it is concerned systems used by apps could ‘exploit weaknesses and inexperience’ of children and stimulate ‘addictive behaviour’. European Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into Meta for potential breaches of online content rules relating to child safety in its Facebook and Instagram platforms. Thierry Breton, the EU’s internal market commissioner, said on X the …

EU opens probe into Facebook and Instagram amid claims they are not doing enough to tackle Russian disinformation ahead of crunch elections
7 months, 3 weeks ago

EU opens probe into Facebook and Instagram amid claims they are not doing enough to tackle Russian disinformation ahead of crunch elections

Daily Mail  

The European Union has launched an investigation into Facebook and Instagram amid claims they are not doing enough to tackle Russian disinformation which could potentially undermine democracy. 'If we suspect a violation of the rules, we act,' Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Brussels is especially concerned that Meta, the company which runs the social media platforms, does not …

Meta targeted in privacy complaints by 8 EU consumer groups
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta targeted in privacy complaints by 8 EU consumer groups

The Hindu  

Meta Platforms was hit with privacy complaints on Thursday as eight EU consumer groups asked watchdogs to act against the Facebook owner for allegedly breaching the bloc's privacy rules when it hoovers up user data. The complaints by the consumer groups in the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Greece, Norway, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain to data protection authorities in their countries …

Meta accused of ‘massive, illegal’ data collection operation by European consumer rights groups
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta accused of ‘massive, illegal’ data collection operation by European consumer rights groups

CNN  

London CNN — European consumer rights groups have accused Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, of carrying out a “massive” and “illegal” operation of collecting data from hundreds of millions of users in the region. “With its illegal practices, Meta fuels the surveillance-based ads system which tracks consumers online and gathers vast amounts of personal data for the purpose …

Spanish newspaper association files multimillion-euro suit against Meta over advertising practices
1 year ago

Spanish newspaper association files multimillion-euro suit against Meta over advertising practices

Associated Press  

MADRID — A Spanish association representing more than 80 newspapers has filed a lawsuit against Facebook parent Meta accusing it of unfair competition in online advertising by allegedly ignoring European Union rules on data protection. The association accuses Meta of “systematic and massive non-compliance” with EU data protection regulations between May 2018, when they took force, and July 2023. The …

European privacy officials widen ban on Meta's behavioral advertising to most of Europe
1 year, 1 month ago

European privacy officials widen ban on Meta's behavioral advertising to most of Europe

The Independent  

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European privacy officials widen ban on Meta’s behavioral advertising to most of Europe
1 year, 1 month ago

European privacy officials widen ban on Meta’s behavioral advertising to most of Europe

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — European officials widened a ban on Meta’s “behavioral advertising” practices to most of Europe on Wednesday, setting up a broader conflict between the continent’s privacy-conscious institutions and an American technology giant. Behavioral advertising, used by Meta’s Facebook and Instagram among many other tech companies, involves observing individual behavior such as browsing habits, mouse clicks and app usage, …

Meta faces Europe-wide data privacy restrictions for targetted ads
1 year, 1 month ago

Meta faces Europe-wide data privacy restrictions for targetted ads

Live Mint  

Meta Platforms Inc. is poised to encounter Europe-wide restrictions on utilizing the personal data of Facebook and Instagram users for targeted advertising, Bloomberg reported. Ireland's Data Protection Commission, acting as the chief privacy overseer for Meta in the region, has a two-week window to impose a ban on processing personal data for behavioral advertising based on contractual and legitimate interest …

Meta launches ad-free subscription tier for Facebook, Insta ‘to comply with EU online ad order’
1 year, 1 month ago

Meta launches ad-free subscription tier for Facebook, Insta ‘to comply with EU online ad order’

Firstpost  

The European Union’s legislation on data regulations has forced Meta to offer premium subscriptions for its social media platforms. The move comes after Meta was earlier fined 390 million Euros for violating EU data regulations around online In a bid to offer an ad-free experience to their users, Facebook and Instagram, both owned by Meta, have unveiled subscription services for …

Meta rolls out paid ad-free option for European Facebook and Insta users after privacy ruling
1 year, 1 month ago

Meta rolls out paid ad-free option for European Facebook and Insta users after privacy ruling

Associated Press  

LONDON — Facebook and Instagram users in Europe are getting the option to pay for ad-free versions of the social media platforms as a way to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules, parent company Meta said Monday. The U.S. tech giant is rolling out the subscription option after the European Union’s top court ruled that under strict EU …

Meta's Instagram, Facebook to charge EU users for ad-free service: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Meta's Instagram, Facebook to charge EU users for ad-free service: Report

The Hindu  

Meta Platforms is looking to introduce ad-free subscription plans for Instagram and Facebook users in Europe, two people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. On mobile devices, the price for a single account would jump to roughly 13 euros because Meta would factor in commissions charged by Apple's and Google's app stores, the second source said. Meta was fined …

Meta Floats Charging $14 a Month for Ad-Free Instagram or Facebook
1 year, 2 months ago

Meta Floats Charging $14 a Month for Ad-Free Instagram or Facebook

Live Mint  

Would people pay nearly $14 a month to use Instagram on their phones without ads? Meta’s proposals have been pitched specifically as a way to navigate demands by EU regulators to seek consent before crunching user data to select highly personalized ads. Driving Meta’s proposal has been demands by privacy regulators, led by Ireland, that Meta seek user consent before …

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe could get ad-free subscription option, WSJ reports
1 year, 2 months ago

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe could get ad-free subscription option, WSJ reports

Associated Press  

LONDON — Meta plans to give Facebook and Instagram users in Europe the option of paying for ad-free versions of the social media platforms as a way to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The company wants to charge users about 10 euros a month to use Instagram or Facebook without ads …

Hate ads on Insta and Facebook? Meta is demanding Rs 1200 a month to not show you any
1 year, 2 months ago

Hate ads on Insta and Facebook? Meta is demanding Rs 1200 a month to not show you any

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Meta plans to offer users the opportunity to remove ads from their Instagram and Facebook feeds. This decision comes after the EU slapped Meta with a 390 million euro fine for sending users ads illegally Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is reportedly considering a plan that could require European Union users to pay up to $14 …

Meta floats ₹1,164 plan for ad-free Instagram, FB; list of nations revealed
1 year, 2 months ago

Meta floats ₹1,164 plan for ad-free Instagram, FB; list of nations revealed

Hindustan Times  

US-based Meta Platforms is planning to launch a paid plan for those who want to use the ad-free versions of Instagram or Facebook. For those who want to use these platforms on mobile phones, the fee per month for the ad-free versions would jump to 13 euros as the company would factor in platform fees levied by Apple Store and …

Court sides with Norwegian regulator’s $100K daily fine imposed on Meta over ad privacy concerns
1 year, 3 months ago

Court sides with Norwegian regulator’s $100K daily fine imposed on Meta over ad privacy concerns

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Meta lost a legal battle Wednesday to halt a Norwegian ban on its advertising practices that came with hefty daily fines, in a blow to the U.S. social media giant’s business model. Norwegian regulator Datatilsynet in July announced a “temporary ban” on Facebook and Instagram’s behavioral advertising — a common marketing practice that tech giants like Meta …

Changing Tactics: Meta may remove ads from Insta, FB because of EU’s DSA and ad transparency laws
1 year, 3 months ago

Changing Tactics: Meta may remove ads from Insta, FB because of EU’s DSA and ad transparency laws

Firstpost  

Meta may be thinking of giving users an option to completely remove ads from their feeds on Instagram and Facebook. This is because EU’s DSA and strict ad transparency laws are set to cause trouble for tech companies who do not handle user data properly, and target them with ads Meta, the tech giant encompassing various platforms, has often displayed …

Meta may allow Facebook, Instagram users in EU to pay to avoid ads: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Meta may allow Facebook, Instagram users in EU to pay to avoid ads: Report

The Hindu  

Meta Platforms is considering paid versions of Facebook and Instagram with no Those who pay for the subscriptions would not see ads while Meta would also continue to offer free versions of the apps with ads in the EU, the report said, citing three people with knowledge of the plans. The report added that the possible move may help Meta …

Europe is cracking down on Big Tech. This is what will change when you sign on
1 year, 3 months ago

Europe is cracking down on Big Tech. This is what will change when you sign on

Associated Press  

LONDON — Starting Friday, Europeans will see their online life change. Turning off recommender systems also means the video-sharing platform’s “Following” and “Friends” feeds will show posts from accounts users follow in chronological order. Those on Snapchat “can opt out of a personalised content experience.” Algorithmic recommendation systems based on user profiles have been blamed for creating so-called filter bubbles …

Europe is cracking down on Big Tech. This is what will change when you sign on
1 year, 3 months ago

Europe is cracking down on Big Tech. This is what will change when you sign on

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Those on Snapchat “can opt …

Facebook owner Meta breaks privacy rules, Norway regulator tells court
1 year, 4 months ago

Facebook owner Meta breaks privacy rules, Norway regulator tells court

The Hindu  

Meta Platforms is breaking European data privacy rules in Norway, the country's data regulator told a court on Wednesday, in a case that could have wider European implications. Meta has been fined one million crowns per day since Aug. 14 for breaching users' privacy by harvesting user data and using it to target advertising at them. The fine is valid …

Facebook parent Meta seeks to stop privacy breach fine in Norway
1 year, 4 months ago

Facebook parent Meta seeks to stop privacy breach fine in Norway

The Hindu  

Meta Platforms will ask a court in Norway on Tuesday to stop a fine the country's data regulator has imposed on the owner of Facebook and Instagram for breaching users' privacy, in a case that could have wider European implications. Since August 14, Meta Platforms has been fined 1 million crowns per day for harvesting users' data and using it …

Norway fines Facebook owner Meta over privacy breaches
1 year, 4 months ago

Norway fines Facebook owner Meta over privacy breaches

The Hindu  

Facebook owner Meta Platforms will be fined 1 million crowns per day over privacy breaches from August 14, Norway's data protection authority told Reuters on Monday, a decision that could have wider European implications. Datatilsynet had said Meta cannot harvest user data in Norway, such as users' physical locations, and use it to target advertising at them, called behavioural advertising, …

Norway to fine Meta nearly $100,000 a day from 14 August over privacy breaches
1 year, 4 months ago

Norway to fine Meta nearly $100,000 a day from 14 August over privacy breaches

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The regulator, Datatilsynet, had said on 17 July that the company would be fined if it did not address privacy breaches the regulator had identified Facebook owner Meta Platforms will face daily fines of 1 million crowns starting from 14 August due to privacy breaches, as disclosed by Norway’s data protection authority. Datatilsynet mandated that Meta is prohibited from collecting …

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