Italy fines Meta $887 million over data access
Italian authorities have imposed a massive fine on Meta for accessing Android users' photos without explicit consent.
Italian authorities have imposed an $887 million fine on Meta, as reported by Reuters and Index.hr. The penalty was issued after it was discovered that the Facebook app gained unauthorized access to photos and videos in the galleries of Android users, under the guise of a feature that suggests content for users to post.
Authorities emphasized that the access to private data was obtained without the legally required consent. Further details have not yet been released.