Italy's data protection authority has slapped Meta Platforms with a staggering €805 million fine, following the unauthorized access of users' media. The issue arose from a Facebook app feature that exploited content from users' private galleries. Meta must disable this feature by default in 60 days and obtain separate user consent.
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.
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