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Italy fine Meta EUR 805 million for access to user data
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 15/11/2026, 12:03:21 UTC
Briefing created: 15/11/2026, 13:29:11 UTC
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Briefings
A Facebook company allegedly accessed the gallery of 20 million Android users without their consent via the Facebook platform. This incident occurred in 2026, raising concerns about user privacy and data security. The evidence suggests unauthorized access to personal media content, which could lead to significant legal and reputational consequences for the company and affected users.
Key points
- Facebook accessed the gallery of 20 million Android users without their consent.
- The access occurred via the Facebook platform in 2026.
Context
This incident involves a major tech company and millions of users, highlighting potential privacy violations in digital ecosystems.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single sentence without context, dates, or specific details about the nature of the data accessed or the legal outcome.
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