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Meta challenges EU fine over 'pay-or-consent' model under DMA

August 8, 2025

Meta challenges the EU’s DMA ruling and €200M fine, defending its ad-supported or subscription choice against claims it forces users to share data.

Nigeria fines MultiChoice ₦766M for privacy violations and data transfers

July 31, 2025

Nigeria fines MultiChoice ₦766M for intrusive, disproportionate data practices and unlawful cross-border transfers under the Data Protection Act.

Meta shareholders sue Zuckerberg over Cambridge Analytica fallout

July 15, 2025

Minority shareholders file a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg and Meta executives over the Cambridge Analytica scandal, citing $8B in fines and legal costs.

Ireland’s welfare department fined over biometric data collection

June 24, 2025

Ireland’s DPC fined the Department of Social Protection €550,000 for collecting biometric data without legal basis. The case highlights the importance of transparency, even in public programs.

Meta faces over $290M in fines from Nigerian authorities

June 16, 2025

Three Nigerian regulators fined Meta over $290 million for failing to meet data protection obligations — including missing reports and cross-platform data sharing without user opt-out options.

Temu fined nearly $1M in South Korea for data transfers to China

June 10, 2025

South Korea fined Temu nearly $1M for transferring user data overseas without disclosure. The ruling highlights growing scrutiny over data flows and third-party vendor oversight in Asia.