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technologytechnology · 2022
Instagram (Meta Platforms Ireland Limited)
The DPC fined Instagram €405 million for mishandling the personal data of children and teenagers. The investigation found that children's accounts were set to public by default, and that contact details of minors were publicly accessible.
Fine Imposed€405M
Authority
DPC
Regulation
Key Takeaways
- Children's data requires enhanced protections; default settings must be privacy-safe for minors.