WhatsApp Fined €225M From Ireland's Data Protection Regulator | The Recorder – Law.com

Ireland’s data protection authority, considered by some to be one of the laxer offices in Europe, has now scaled up its data protection with a €225 million fine against the WhatsApp messaging app owned by Facebook, Inc. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced the decision on Thursday, the result of a four-year-long investigation, and reflects a shift toward increasing data regulator activity a month after Luxembourg slapped a record-breaking €746 million fine on Amazon. Want to continue reading?Become an ALM Digital Reader for Free! Benefits of a Digital Membership Free access to 1 article* every 30 days Access to the entire ALM network of websites Unlimited access to the ALM suite of newsletters Build custom alerts on any search topic of your choosing Search by a wide range of topics Already have an account? Sign In Now *May exclude premium content You Might Like 1 minute read 1 minute read 1 minute read 1 minute read Trending Stories Mentioned in a Law.com story? License our industry-leading legal content to extend your thought leadership and build your brand. Featured Firms Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates P.C.75 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Ste 101Atlanta, GA 30308(470) 294-1674www.garymartinhays.com Law…
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