# Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy

- Source: BBC Business
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:54:16+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqdr8zxrr3dxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.

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