Facebook data-scraping breach triggers GDPR enforcement lawsuit in Ireland
Meta and its lead data protection regulator in the European Union are facing an interesting legal challenge over a major data-scraping breach and GDPR enforcement of it.
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Meta to appeal €390m fine for Facebook and Instagram privacy breaches
Social media company Meta is to appeal after the Irish Data Protection Commission fined the company for breaching GDPR.
Meta fined €390 million for using personal data without consent
Facebook, Instagram told to pay up, make changes to data slurping process within 3 months.
EU court rejects WhatsApp challenge against EU Data Protection Board
The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed as inadmissible an action brought by WhatsApp against a decision of the European Data Protection Board.
EU privacy regulator steps in to restrict Meta’s advertising practices
Ireland’s data watchdog now has one month to adopt the EU’s decision, which could impact Meta’s targeted advertising policies in Europe.
$275M Fine for Meta After Facebook Data Scrape
Meta has been found in violation of Europe’s GDPR rules requiring the social media giant to protect user data by “design and default.”
Meta Calls For UK Govt Rethink Over Plans To Scrap EU Laws
Facebook owner Meta is urging UK lawmakers considering legislation to scrap all retained European Union laws by 2024 to maintain some e-commerce rules.
WhatsApp data breach sees nearly 500 million user records up for sale
If you use WhatsApp, your details could well be up for sale.
Meta’s surveillance biz model targeted in UK ‘right to object’ GDPR lawsuit
Meta’s surveillance business model is facing an interesting legal challenge in the U.K.
EU court adviser: Competition bodies may consider data protection breaches in their probes
An opinion by the advocate general might open the door for antitrust watchdogs to assess compliance with data protection rules in future investigations.
Instagram owner Meta fined €405m over handling of teens’ data
Penalty follows investigation into Instagram setting that allowed teenagers to set up accounts that displayed contact details.