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Irish DPC announces €390 million fine on Meta for GDPR consent breach

Sources disagree
noyb gives penalty 390 EUR; event has 390,000,000 EUR.

The Irish Data Protection Commission announced a €390 million fine against Meta, ordering it to obtain valid consent for personalized advertising after the European Data Protection Board issued a binding decision. The fine illustrates ongoing enforcement challenges under the GDPR across EU member states.

Why it matters: A major GDPR enforcement action targets Meta, highlighting enforcement gaps and the need for stronger regulator coordination.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
Data Protection Day: Are Europeans really protected?
noyb · primary source · Jan 27, 2023
Data Protection Day: Are Europeans really protected?
noyb · Jan 27, 2023
Details
JurisdictionIreland
RegulatorIrish Data Protection Commission
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusAnnounced
PublishedJanuary 27, 2023
Effectivenot stated
Penaltyfine of 390 million Euro
OrganisationsMeta
Topicsconsent, privacy, targeted advertising
Datapersonal