Ireland's Data Privacy Commissioner (DPC) on Thursday slapped an additional fine of $5.95 million on Meta's WhatsApp for breaches of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).&nbsp;Ireland-based media outlet The Journal reported that DPC further announced that WhatsApp Ireland has six months to bring its data processing operations into compliance.&nbsp;

Two weeks ago, the tech giant was fined 390 million euros when Instagram and Facebook were found to have flouted the same EU rules.

In a statement, the watchdog said that in its new decision, the tech company was found to be "in breach of its obligations in relation to transparency".&nbsp;

The DPC added that Meta was relying on an incorrect legal basis "for its processing of personal data for the purposes of service improvement and security".&nbsp;

The Irish regulator has taken strict action when it comes to security issues. For failures in handling the data of minors, Meta was fined 405 million euros in September. Meanwhile, it was fined 265 million euros in November for not sufficiently protecting users' data.&nbsp;

GDPR was adopted in 2016 and its aim is to enhance control and rights to users' personal data. The regulation came into force on 25 May 2018.&nbsp;

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Ireland's Data Privacy Commissioner (DPC) on Thursday slapped an additional fine of $5.95 million on Meta's WhatsApp for breaches of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Ireland's Data Privacy Commissioner (DPC) on Thursday slapped an additional fine of $5.95 million on Meta's WhatsApp for breaches of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Ireland-based media outlet The Journal reported that DPC further announced that WhatsApp Ireland has six months to bring its data processing operations into compliance. Two weeks ago, the tech giant was fined 390 million euros when Instagram and Facebook were found to have flouted the same EU rules. In a statement, the watchdog said that in its new decision, the tech company was found to be "in breach of its obligations in relation to transparency". The DPC added that Meta was relying on an incorrect legal basis "for its processing of personal data for the purposes of service improvement and security". The Irish regulator has taken strict action when it comes to security issues. For failures in handling the data of minors, Meta was fined 405 million euros in September. Meanwhile, it was fined 265 million euros in November for not sufficiently protecting users' data. GDPR was adopted in 2016 and its aim is to enhance control and rights to users' personal data. The regulation came into force on 25 May 2018. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Meta fined $5.9 million for violating EU data protection regulations

Amazon&nbsp;was fined 746 million euros ($880 million) by Luxembourg authorities over allegations it flouted the EU's data protection rules, the online retail giant said Friday.

The fine was issued July 16 by the Luxembourg National Commission for Data Protection following its determination that "Amazon's processing of personal data did not comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),"&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;said in a securities filing.&nbsp;

"We believe the CNPD's decision to be without merit and intend to defend ourselves vigorously in this matter," the company added, using the organization's French acronym.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/amazon-may-face-eu-antitrust-charges-over-merchant-data-in-coming-weeks-source-305233">Amazon may face EU antitrust charges over merchant data in coming weeks: source</a>

The fine was believed to be the largest ever for a data protection violation since the passage of the regulation.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) document offered no details, but&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;was sued by a European consumer group claiming personal data was collected for ad targeting without permission.

The Luxembourg agency confirmed that it made a ruling this month on&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;but declined to elaborate, saying its investigations are confidential.

It was the latest case of US tech firms being hit with violations of the landmark GDPR.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-imposes-135-mn-euros-in-fines-on-google-amazon-348773">France imposes 135 mn euros in fines on Google, Amazon</a>

French authorities fined&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;35 million euros last year for failing to follow laws on browser "cookies" that track users. Google was hit with a fine of 100 million euros for similar violations.

Facebook is under investigation in Ireland after details on 533 million users were leaked on a hacking website

Under the GDPR, which came into effect in 2018, internet users have a wider range of rights relating to their data.

Regulators have been armed with new powers including the ability to fine firms up to four per cent of their annual global turnover.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/microsoft-pledges-to-store-european-cloud-data-in-europe-383195">Microsoft pledges to store European cloud data in Europe</a>

The GDPR has resulted in fines imposed not only on technology firms but marketers, data brokers, Austria's postal service and even the Spanish football association, La Liga.

Amazon&nbsp;made the disclosure as part of its quarterly update which showed profits jumped 48 per cent from a year ago to $7.8 billion and revenues increased 27 per cent to $113.1 billion in the April-June period.

Amazon was fined 746 million euros ($880 million) by Luxembourg authorities over allegations it flouted the EU's data protection rules, the online retail giant said Friday.

Amazon was fined 746 million euros ($880 million) by Luxembourg authorities over allegations it flouted the EU's data protection rules, the online retail giant said Friday. The fine was issued July 16 by the Luxembourg National Commission for Data Protection following its determination that "Amazon's processing of personal data did not comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)," Amazon said in a securities filing. "We believe the CNPD's decision to be without merit and intend to defend ourselves vigorously in this matter," the company added, using the organization's French acronym. Also read | Amazon may face EU antitrust charges over merchant data in coming weeks: source The fine was believed to be the largest ever for a data protection violation since the passage of the regulation. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) document offered no details, but Amazon was sued by a European consumer group claiming personal data was collected for ad targeting without permission. The Luxembourg agency confirmed that it made a ruling this month on Amazon but declined to elaborate, saying its investigations are confidential. It was the latest case of US tech firms being hit with violations of the landmark GDPR. Also read | France imposes 135 mn euros in fines on Google, Amazon French authorities fined Amazon 35 million euros last year for failing to follow laws on browser "cookies" that track users. Google was hit with a fine of 100 million euros for similar violations. Facebook is under investigation in Ireland after details on 533 million users were leaked on a hacking website Under the GDPR, which came into effect in 2018, internet users have a wider range of rights relating to their data. Regulators have been armed with new powers including the ability to fine firms up to four per cent of their annual global turnover. Also read | Microsoft pledges to store European cloud data in Europe The GDPR has resulted in fines imposed not only on technology firms but marketers, data brokers, Austria's postal service and even the Spanish football association, La Liga. Amazon made the disclosure as part of its quarterly update which showed profits jumped 48 per cent from a year ago to $7.8 billion and revenues increased 27 per cent to $113.1 billion in the April-June period.

Amazon fined 746 million euros in Luxembourg over data privacy

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Meta fined $5.9 million for violating EU data protection regulations

Amazon fined 746 million euros in Luxembourg over data privacy