Spanish consumer group to sue Facebook over data sharing


  • TECH
  • Thursday, 31 May 2018

(FILES) This file photo taken on November 20, 2017 shows logos of US online social media and social networking service Facebook. Facebook on February 27, 2018 announced a $3 million pilot project aimed at helping US newspapers boost paid digital subscriptions. The move was the latest by the huge social network to respond to concerns that it and other online platforms have hurt news organizations by dominating internet advertising. / AFP PHOTO / LOIC VENANCE

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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