Irish Regulator Fines Meta 265 Million Euros Over Data Breach
Ireland's data regulator hit Facebook owner Meta with a 265-million-euro ($275-million) fine after details of more than half a billion users were leaked on a hacking website.
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Ireland's data regulator hit Facebook owner Meta with a 265-million-euro ($275-million) fine after details of more than half a billion users were leaked on a hacking website.
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