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EU Fines Apple and Meta as French Media Sue Over Data Practices

The European Commission issued its first Digital Markets Act fines, while 200 French media outlets filed suit against Meta for alleged illegal ad practices.

Le PDG de Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, quitte le procès de la Federal Trade Commission contre Meta au tribunal de district des États-Unis à Washington, le 15 avril 2025.
Les plaignants ont assigné Meta mercredi devant le tribunal des activités économiques de Paris (ex-tribunal de commerce).
L’UE a annoncé avoir infligé des amendes à Apple et Meta, mercredi 23 avril 2025, pour des infractions à la concurrence. Photo d’illustration.
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Overview

  • The European Commission imposed €500 million and €200 million fines on Apple and Meta, respectively, for violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
  • Meta was fined for requiring users to share personal data for targeted ads without proper consent, while Apple was penalized for anti-competitive restrictions in its App Store.
  • Around 200 French media organizations filed a lawsuit against Meta in Paris, accusing the company of unfair ad practices and massive illicit data collection.
  • The French media lawsuit seeks compensation for significant economic harm allegedly caused by Meta's practices, which reportedly diverted ad revenue away from traditional outlets.
  • Both Apple and Meta have indicated plans to appeal the fines, signaling ongoing legal and regulatory battles over Big Tech's dominance in Europe.