What happened
Italy's data protection authority, the Garante, has fined Meta €805m, or roughly $887m. The penalty concerns the Facebook app on Android accessing Italian users' photos, videos and their metadata.
The grounds: consent and notice
According to the authority, Meta did not obtain specific consent or provide adequate notice for this access. The decision targets a gallery suggestions feature that has been available since 2023 and runs while users scroll Facebook.
Why it matters
The ruling shows how strictly European regulators scrutinise how large platforms access personal data on mobile devices. The source does not say whether Meta will appeal.
