Facebook fined for breach of privacy

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Facebook оштрафовали за нарушение конфиденциальностиIn Spain social network Facebook fined for illegal use of user data.

Spain Facebook fined 1.2 million euros for violation of the law on privacy.

This decision was made by the local Agency for data protection (AEPD).

The Agency emphasizes that the company collects personal information “for advertising purposes without consent”.

Data that has a social network relate to the ideology of the users, their sex, religion and personal tastes.

“We do not use this information for targeting advertising,” said company representatives.

The owners have already declared intention to appeal against the decision on the penalty.

According to the company, users choose what information to share with other users, and what it cost to hide.

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