November 6, 2024 at 04:25AM
South Korea’s privacy watchdog has imposed a $15 million fine on Meta for unlawfully collecting sensitive personal information from Facebook users. This action underscores growing concerns over data privacy and compliance with regulations in the region.
**Meeting Takeaways:**
1. **Fine Imposed**: South Korea’s privacy watchdog has fined Meta 21.6 billion won, equivalent to $15 million.
2. **Reason for Fine**: The fine is due to the illegal collection of sensitive personal information from Facebook users.
3. **Source**: The information was reported on SecurityWeek.