Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta IE) has just been issued a 1.2 billion-euro fine following an investigation by the Irish Data Protection Authority (IE DPA) into unlawful data transfers of European users' personal Facebook data. As reported in a press release from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), the fine serves as the largest General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) fine ever and is being imposed for Meta's transfer of European users' personal data to the United States (US) on the basis of standard contractual clauses since July 16, 2020. The fine is in relation to the EDPB's binding dispute resolution decision on Meta IE, which was issued last April 13, 2023. In the decision, the EDPB instructed the IE DPA to amend its draft decision and impose a fine on Meta and order Meta to cease any unlawful transferring or processing within 6 months after being notified of the final decision. “The EDPB found that Meta IE’s infringement is very serious since it concerns transfers that are systematic, repetitive and continuous. Konami has announced at Gamescom 2016 their upcoming game and the latest in the Metal Gear franchise - Metal Gear Survive. Metal Gear Survive is Konami's first Metal Gear game without Hideo Kojima. The story takes place after the events of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. Read more in our articles including "Meta fined 1.2 billion euros for transferring EU user data to US" and "Konami announces Metal Gear Survive for Xbox One, PS4 and PC".
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May 8, 2026Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta IE) has just been issued a 1.2 billion-euro fine following an investigation by the Irish Data Protection Authority (IE DPA) into unlawful data transfers of European users' personal Facebook data. As reported in a press release from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), the fine serves as the largest General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) fine ever and is being imposed for Meta's transfer of European users' personal data to the United States (US) on the basis of standard contractual clauses since July 16, 2020.
The fine is in relation to the EDPB's binding dispute resolution decision on Meta IE, which was issued last April 13, 2023. In the decision, the EDPB instructed the IE DPA to amend its draft decision and impose a fine on Meta and order Meta to cease any unlawful transferring or processing within 6 months after being notified of the final decision. “The EDPB found that Meta IE’s infringement is very serious since it concerns transfers that are systematic, repetitive and continuous.
Our coverage of Meta EU US includes: "Meta fined 1.2 billion euros for transferring EU user data to US"; "Konami announces Metal Gear Survive for Xbox One, PS4 and PC"; "Metal Gear Solid V now on Steam". Each article provides unique insights and information.