A probe of Facebook uncovered wrongful transfers of personal information flows from European users to the U.S. market, which has 'inadequate protection' to safeguard privacy.
“The EDPB found that Meta IE’s infringement is very serious since it concerns transfers that are systematic, repetitive and continuous. Facebook has millions of users in Europe, so the volume of personal data transferred is massive. The unprecedented fine is a strong signal to organisations that serious infringements have far-reaching consequences,” Andrea Jelinek, EDPB chair, said in a statement.
GDPR regulations disallow transfers of personal data to so-called third countries, or in Facebook’s case, the U.S. market, without ensuring the personal information of users is properly protected.
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