Instagram got a $400+ million fine from Ireland over minors’ public data
Facebook, Apple, Google and other tech companies are scrutinised by Data Protection Commission
In response to a probe into Instagram’s handling of children’s data, Ireland’s data protection regulator has decided to impose a record fine of $402 million on the social network. Instagram intends to dispute the penalties.
The inquiry concentrated on young users between the ages of 13 and 17 who had access to business accounts, which made it easier for the user’s phone number and/or email address to be made public.
Meta announced that Instagram had released new tools to safeguard young users’ privacy over a year ago. As many big tech firms established their headquarters in Ireland, they are regulated by the local Data Protection Commission (DPC), which triggered the investigation.
In 2021, Meta had to shell out 225 million euro in charges against Whatsapp for the violation of EU data protection laws back in 2018.
