Irish data protection authorities fine Meta more than $400 million over EU privacy laws
The Irish Data Protection Commission hit Meta with a fine of around $400 million USD after it found Facebook and Instagram in violation of EU privacy laws.
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The Irish Data Protection Commission hit Meta with a fine of around $400 million USD after it found Facebook and Instagram in violation of EU privacy laws.
The move is similar to one made by Apple last year when it introduced App Tracking Transparency.
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