IEData Protection Commission02 September 2022Personal data processing
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta Platforms, Inc. fined by Data Protection Commission for minors' data breaches on Instagram, 405,000,000 EUR.
EUR€405,000,000
Summary
Ireland's Data Protection Commission fined Meta Platforms, Inc. 405 million euros for the handling of minors' data on Instagram. The case involved public exposure of contact details and default public business accounts.
Grounds for the decision
Improper processing of minors' data on Instagram, including public exposure of contact details and default public accounts.