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Italy fines Meta over data use, account transparency

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The AGCM said the fine was for "unfair commercial practices". [AFP]

Italy's competition authority on Wednesday fined global tech giant Meta 3.5 million euros ($3.8 million) for a lack of transparency in its use of data and management of Instagram and Facebook accounts.

The AGCM watchdog said the fine was for "unfair commercial practices".

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