Irish Data Protection Commissioner Fines Instagram EUR 405M for Children Privacy Violations

Irish Data Protection Commissioner Fines Instagram EUR 405M for Children Privacy Violations
The fine is the result of an investigation that began in 2020 and focused on the company’s processing of children’s personal data. Based on press reports, the investigation focused on children between the ages of 13 and 17 who were allowed to operate business or creator Instagram accounts. As a result, children’s phone numbers and email addresses were publicly accessible.

https://www.huntonprivacyblog.com/2022/09/07/irish-data-protection-commissioner-fines-instagram-for-children-privacy-violations/