Spanish consumer group to sue Facebook over data sharing


  • TECH
  • Thursday, 31 May 2018

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MADRID: A Spanish consumer group said it will sue Facebook over the alleged misuse of the personal data of 26 million users of the social network in Spain.  

In a class-action lawsuit, the group OCU said it will seek “at least” €200 (RM927) in compensation for each Facebook user.

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