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France’s CNIL Fines Facebook and Google Over Privacy Violations
France's data privacy watchdog, the Commission Nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL), fined Google €150 million ($170 million) and Facebook (now Meta Platforms)...
Russian Court Slams Google And Meta with Hefty Fines
It seems that search engine giant Google and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will end 2021 on a bitter note after...
U.K. Govt. Fines Clearview $22.6 Mn Over Privacy Violations
From bringing up PSIT Bill to strengthen the IoT devices security to collaborating with other countries to boost cybersecurity, the U.K. government is in...
Italy’s Antitrust Regulator Fines Google and Apple for Poor Data Practices
Sensitive data is a goldmine for adversaries. Recently, the Italian Antitrust Authority fined Google Ireland Ltd. and Apple Distribution International Ltd. €10 million ($11.26...
Ireland Data Regulator Fines WhatsApp $266 Mn Over GDPR Violations
Days after suffering a malware attack, WhatsApp now faced a massive penalty from Ireland's Data Privacy Commissioner (DPC) with a €225 million ($266 million)...
South Korea’s PIPC Imposes Fines on Microsoft and Five Others Over Data Compliance Issues
South Korea has been known for making huge strides in technological advancements. With companies like Hyundai, LG, and Samsung being the flag bearers, it...