Meta fined Rs 8,360 crore in Italy over Facebook photo access
· Technology · India Today, ABC News, The Independent
Italy's data protection regulator imposed a Rs 8,360 crore fine on Meta for accessing Android users' photos and videos through the Facebook app without proper consent. The regulator determined the feature affected approximately 20 million users in Italy, having been active since 2023. The penalty was calculated based on the number of users impacted, the duration of the practice, and Meta's lack of cooperation during the investigation. The authority gave Meta 60 days to disable the feature by default and obtain separate user consent.
Why it matters
The fine directly affects over 20 million Facebook users in Italy, requiring Meta to transparently explain gallery access and seek explicit consent. It signals heightened global regulator scrutiny over Big Tech data practices and user consent mechanisms.
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