South Korea fines Google, Meta $71.8m for violating privacy law. - TrendyNewsReporters South Korea fines Google, Meta $71.8m for violating privacy law. - TrendyNewsReporters
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South Korea fines Google, Meta $71.8m for violating privacy law.

by ebor cletus ralph jr

The South Korean government fined Google and Meta $71.8 million (100 billion KRW) on Wednesday for violating the nation’s privacy laws.

The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), a South Korean regulatory body, announced the fine in a statement obtained.

 

According to the news release, the watchdog claimed that Google and Meta violated proper practise when gathering data from visitors to their respective websites.

 

According to Ripples Nigeria, the PIPC fined Google and Meta 69.2 billion KRW ($50 million) and 30.8 billion KRW ($22 million), respectively, for the infringement and ordered the tech companies to make the necessary corrections.

Responding to the allegation and fine, a meta spokesperson said:

“While we respect the PIPC’s decision, we are confident that we work with our clients in a legally compliant way that meets the processes required by local regulations.”

The fine is the largest penalty in South Korea for violating personal information protection laws.

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