Italy Fines Meta €3.5 Million for Data Transparency Violations

The Italian antitrust authority penalized Meta for inadequate disclosure on data use and account suspension processes.

Meta was fined for not informing Instagram users about the commercial use of their data.
The company failed to provide clear guidelines on contesting Facebook and Instagram account suspensions.
Meta has since implemented changes to address the regulator's concerns.
The changes include increased transparency on data use and improved information on appealing suspensions.
Meta disagrees with the decision and is considering its options.