FTC is considering hitting Facebook with a penalty that would top its previous fine of $22.5 mn.
The Associated PressJan 19,2019 10:34:11 IST
Facebook may be facing the biggest fine ever imposed by the US Federal Trade Commission for privacy violations involving the personal information of its 2.2 billion users.
The FTC is considering hitting Facebook with a penalty that would top its previous record fine of $22.5 million, which it dealt to Google in 2012 for bypassing the privacy controls in Apple’s Safari browser, according to The Washington Post. The story published on 18 January cited three unidentified people familiar with the discussions.
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In an automated response, the FTC said it was unable to comment, citing its closure due to the U.
