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Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy

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Briefings

Meta faces its largest fine ever, exceeding $18bn from California, for alleged lies regarding user data privacy. This is the first time Meta has been fined by a state regulator. The fine amount is significantly higher than previous penalties against the company.

Key points

• Meta was fined $25bn by California regulators for alleged lies about user data privacy.
• This is the largest fine against Meta's owner, surpassing the $18bn deal with California.

Context

Meta is a major technology company that collects and processes user data. The fine represents a significant regulatory action against the company's practices.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the single reported fine amount and the comparison to a previous deal. No specific dates of the alleged lies or details of the privacy violations are provided.

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