Italy fines Meta €805m over accessing users' photos
The social media giant is accused of not informing 20 million users it had access to their photos.
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Italy imposes major fine on Meta over photo access
Italy fined Meta over its access to Android users’ photos, with CNBC reporting a penalty of $887 million on 14 November. BBC News put the fine at €805 million and said about 20 million users were affected. The reports say the issue involved access through Facebook, with authorities alleging users were not properly informed or asked for consent; The Jerusalem Post said the app suggested gallery content users could post. DW reported that Meta had not commented, while outlets gave differing dollar equivalents for the fine.
- Italy Slaps Meta With Nearly $900 Million Fine Over Unauthorised Access to User PhotosLanka Newspapers · 15:00 UTC, 15 November 2026
- Italy fines Meta $880 million over access to users' photos without consentthepeninsulaqatar.com · 14:06 UTC, 15 November 2026
- Italy fines Meta $887M over access into Android users' photo galleriesnypost.com · 13:20 UTC, 15 November 2026
- Italy fines Meta $887M for accessing users' photos without specific consentfox969.com · 13:19 UTC, 15 November 2026
- Italy fines Meta $887 mn over Facebook feature accessing Android users' photosKashmir Reader · 12:20 UTC, 15 November 2026
- Reuters: Italy fines Meta €805 million over alleged access to Android users' photos and videosdigg.com · 11:05 UTC, 15 November 2026
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