Meta is not at all meticulous, as they are once again on the losing end of yet another legal battle, this time in the area of data privacy. Previously known as Facebook, the organization lost a legal battle against South Korean data protection watchdogs.
The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) initiated an investigation in November of 2020 and imposed a fine of $5.78 million over a serious accusation. The investigating body discovered that Meta shared personal information of 3.3 million users with third-party operators.
On the other hand, Meta rejects the accusation, claiming that users willingly shared data and were not pressured to do so. The court, in a highly expected move, disagreed with Meta’s statement and ruled against the ill practice of the platform.
The watchdog also expressed concerns about Meta’s cooperation in the investigation, noting delays in data submission and the provision of inaccurate documents.
The ruling in South Korea underscores the significance of data privacy, emphasizing informed consent and responsible handling. Meta must now adjust its data-sharing practices to prevent future legal issues.
And this issue isn’t limited to just one nation or something. Meta should show more awareness about the matter, as it is becoming a recurring event.
The current wave of data breaches is literally driving the masses crazy. In a recent event, India faces such threats as 815 million Indians’ data was leaked on the dark web, posing a global threat to be precise.
