Meta Fined €1.2 Billion In Landmark EU Ruling
Meta Fined For Privacy Violation The penalty, announced by the Irish regulator, stems from Meta ’s failure to comply with a 2020 decision by the European Union ’s highest court. The court had determined that data transferred from Europe to the United States did not receive adequate protection against American intelligence agencies’ surveillance. advertisement While the ruling specifically targets Facebook, it does not apply to other platforms owned by Meta, such as Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta has stated its intention to appeal the decision and assured users that there will be no immediate disruption to Facebook’s services within the European Union. Max Schrems, a privacy activist who initiated the legal action against Facebook, commented on the ruling, stating, “Unless U.S. surveillance laws get fixed, Meta will have to fundamentally restructure its systems.” Recommended Articles ...