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technologytechnology · 2022
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Facebook)
The Garante fined Facebook/Meta €60 million for unlawfully sharing Italian users' data with third parties through the 'Like' button integration on external websites without adequate notice or consent, and for cross-referencing data between Facebook and off-Facebook activity.
Fine Imposed€60M
Authority
GARANTE
Regulation
Key Takeaways
- Social media plugins (Like buttons) on external sites constitute joint data processing requiring separate consent and transparency.