Coverage dated November 4, 2024

South Korea fines Meta $15 million for illegally collecting information on Facebook users

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s privacy watchdog on Tuesday fined social media company Meta 21.6 billion won ($15 million) for illegally collecting sensitive personal information from Facebook users, including data about their political views and sexual orientation, and sharing it with thous…

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WHEC Rochester
South Korea fines Meta $15 million for illegally collecting information on Facebook users (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s privacy watchdog on Tuesday fined social media company Meta 21.6 billion won ($15 million) for illegally collecting sensitive personal information from Facebook users, including data about their political views and sexual orientation, and sharing it with thous…
Digital Journal
South Korea fines Meta for illegal collection of user data (opens Digital Journal)
Published Nov 4, 2024
Digital Journal's feed description
US tech giant Meta illegally harvested sensitive data including on sexual orientation from nearly a million South Korean Facebook users.
Washington Times
South Korea fines Meta over $15 million for sharing Facebook user data with advertisers (opens Washington Times)
Published Nov 4, 2024
Washington Times's feed description
The South Korean Personal Information Protection Commission fined Meta $15.6 million on Monday for giving 980,000 users' information to advertisers.

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