Meta Platforms fined EUR3.5 million in Italy for unfair commercial practices
( June 5, 2024, 08:41 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. and its parent Meta Platforms have been fined 3.5 million euros by the Italian Competition Authority, for two unfair commercial practices regarding the creation and management of Facebook and Instagram social network accounts. Users of Meta's Instagram weren't given clear information about the collection and use of their data for commercial purposes during the registration process, the authority said in a statement today. In addition, when Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended, no useful communication was provided for possible complaints, the authority said.Full press release below and decision is attached....
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