Meta hit with hefty fine over user photo access
Italian authorities fined Meta €805 million (approximately $880 million) for accessing photos and videos from Android users' phones without specific consent. The fine stems from violations of Italy's privacy laws, and Meta is accused of failing to properly inform users about the data access.
Confirmed by several outlets
- Italian data protection authority fined Meta €805 million — POLITICO Europe, Euractiv, Le Monde in English and Al Jazeera
- Meta accessed users' photos and videos without specific consent — POLITICO Europe, Euractiv and Le Monde in English
- Meta failed to inform users properly about data access — Le Monde in English and BBC News
Reported by one outlet so far
- The fine is approximately $880 million — Le Monde in English
- Meta's lack of cooperation contributed to the size of the fine — Al Jazeera
- The fine concerns about 20 million users — BBC News
Where outlets differ
- The amount of the fine in dollars: $887 million (Hacker News); $880 million (Le Monde in English and Al Jazeera)
ImpactTop story 71/100
Coverage6 outlets in 4 countries within 3 hours
First reportedHacker News, Sat, 14 Nov 2026 13:48:06 GMT
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