The Latest: Complaints vs Google, Facebook under new EU law

The Latest: Complaints vs Google, Facebook under new EU law

5 years ago
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https://phys.org/news/2018-05-latest-complaints-google-facebook-eu.html

A group that campaigns for data protection rights in Europe says it's filed legal complaints against Google, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp over the way they obtain users' consent under new EU privacy rules.

The group NOYB.EU—which stands for "none of your business"—claims its action could force the U.S. internet giants to pay up to 7 billion euros ($8.2 billion).