Meta plans to appeal $414 million fine amid row over consent for ad tracking

Jan 5 2023 by Business Insider

 
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Meta was fined $414 million by Ireland's Data Protection Commission on Wednesday. It violated EU privacy laws by forcing personalized ads, but the Facebook owner plans to appeal. Max Schrems, who submitted the complaint, told Insider Meta will need to ask for users' consent.

Meta is planning to appeal its $414 million fine for forcing targeted ads on users, amid disagreements over whether it needs to ask...

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