The EDPB issued an urgent binding decision that essentially bans Meta from using personal data for behavioral advertising in the entire European Economic Area (EEA).

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    1 year ago

    She also highlighted that Meta has not shown compliance with the orders set by Ireland’s Data Protection Act (IE DPA) last year.

    Because getting caught and fined a couple million isn’t even a minor business expense to these companies. Stop acting surprised when they don’t follow your rules when you fine them 0.007% of their yearly profits.

    Like,

    Despite this, Facebook and Instagram remained operational in Norway, where EU data protection laws prohibit such advertising practices. The platforms faced a daily fine of one million Norwegian kroner (around €89,000).

    Their bean counters probably laughed out loud when they were told about this, and I wouldn’t blame them. This is a joke. They probably spend more on toilet paper for their office workers. Meta has nearly 200 BILLION (with a B!) in assets. Treat them like it.