Italian authorities have fined Facebook $11.5 million for data misuse. The social media giant was hit with two fines for misleading users over how their data is sold, and for “aggressively” discouraging them from trying to limit how it's shared. Facebook — which has been ordered to publish an apology on its website and app — says it is reviewing the decision. It’s the second fine the company has received since the Cambridge Analytica scandal broke in March.
Not surprised! Probably more to follow. https://lnkd.in/esm2wFM
As expected, the different Data Protection Authorities are getting up to speed ...
Big ups to #Italy for making the move on #Facebook. Although it is indeed symbolic (the amount charged has no impact), it will help grassroots movements and digital activists to strengthen the case against #privacy violations at such scale. https://bit.ly/2B1rfCN
Italy is striking again. This time, it’s competition authority, but again it’s about personal data. I wonder if Facebook’s business model is still sustainable in the light of rising global privacy awareness.
Pressure mounting on Facebook as Italian competition regulator issues €10m fine for not being transparent with consumers about use of their personal data. A sign of fines to come?