Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been slapped with a hefty €251 million ($263 million) fine by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) for a data protection failure that led to Facebook accounts being hacked.
Deputy Commissioner Graham Doyle on today’s decision which fined Meta €251 Million following a personal data breach. pic.twitter.com/I3oGzAV5sd
— Data Protection Commission Ireland (@DPCIreland) December 17, 2024
The regulator highlighted a critical security flaw in Facebook’s video upload feature, which hackers exploited to gain unauthorized access to users’ profiles. This breach allowed attackers to take full control of accounts, raising significant concerns about Meta’s security practices and data protection measures.
The DPC, which plays a key role in enforcing the European Union’s strict data privacy laws, criticized Meta for failing to implement adequate safeguards to protect user information. The fine is part of the EU’s broader push to hold tech giants accountable under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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