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Meta fined $25 billion over user data privacy misrepresentations

Meta has received a $25 billion fine over alleged misrepresentations concerning user data privacy. The amount sets a record for fines against Facebook’s owner, according to the report, and is higher than the $18 billion value of a deal with California.

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Meta fined $25 billion over user data privacy misrepresentations
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What to know

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    Meta was fined $25 billion over misrepresentations about user data privacy.

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    The fine is the largest to date for Facebook’s owner, exceeding an $18 billion deal with California.

Why it matters

The comparison with the California deal helps put the size of Meta’s privacy-related fine in context.

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