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Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy
The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.
Real event · international · 2026-10-21
Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy
Final verdict announced: October 22, 2026 at 4:01 PM ET
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Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy
The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.
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BBC News — Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy — 2026-10-21
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The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner.
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