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

Published October 21, 2026 2:01 pm • Updated October 21, 2026 2:01 pm •
Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy
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The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.

The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.

Source: BBC Business — Original report ↗

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Original source: BBC Business ↗