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Meta Fined €481M for Data Violations; Appeals Ruling

11/21/2025

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A Madrid court ordered Meta Platforms, Inc. to pay nearly 481 million euros to 81 Spanish media outlets for unfair market practices.
The court found Meta Platforms, Inc. violated European data protection laws by using personal data to enhance advertising effectiveness.
Meta Platforms, Inc. plans to appeal, saying the ruling is baseless and unsupported.
The decision could set a Europe-wide precedent, including a France case, and follows EU data fines.

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A Madrid court ordered Meta Platforms, Inc. to pay nearly 481 million euros to 81 Spanish media outlets for unfair market practices.
The court found Meta Platforms, Inc. violated European data protection laws by using personal data to enhance advertising effectiveness.
Meta Platforms, Inc. plans to appeal, saying the ruling is baseless and unsupported.
The decision could set a Europe-wide precedent, including a France case, and follows EU data fines.