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Italy fines Meta $887M for improper photo consent on Facebook

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Italy's data protection authority has fined Meta Platforms Ireland Limited approximately $887 million for failing to obtain specific user consent regarding access to photos and videos on the Facebook app for Android. The authority found that Meta granted broad access to users' media galleries through a single permission request, without clearly informing users or obtaining explicit consent for the "Camera roll sharing suggestions" feature. Meta is required to implement a new consent process, explain the feature's purpose, and set it to opt-in by default, with an appeal planned. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory action against a major tech company with a substantial fine. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Italy fines Meta $887M for improper photo consent on Facebook

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Jackson Chen) ·

    Italy orders Meta to pay $887M for not obtaining specific consent over user photos

    Meta is reportedly planning to appeal the fine.

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