Cyber● Elevated48m ago · Nov 14, 2026, 4:27 PM
Data protection: Italy imposes 805 million Euro fine on Meta
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Die Zeit · Germany · Western Europe
Meta is alleged to have accessed photos and videos of 20 million users in Italy without consent. The data protection authority has now ordered a fine and conditions.
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