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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.