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

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

BBC BusinessOctober 21, 20261 min read
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Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy

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

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