How big tech generated billions in fines... then didn't pay them

Critics say fining tech companies does not stop their bad behaviour and it is time for more drastic action. — AFP

PARIS: Rarely a month goes by without big tech companies getting fined for price fixing, squashing competitors or misusing data, but it can take years before they pay a penny.

Ireland's data regulator confirmed to AFP that Meta has not paid any of the €2bil (RM10.20bil) in fines issued since last September. TikTok also owes hundreds of millions.