Shein gets 150 million euro fine from French data protection authority

Shein logo and their web shop are seen in this illustration taken, May 16, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

PARIS (Reuters) -Online fast-fashion retailer Shein received a 150 million euro ($175.61 million) fine on Wednesday from France's data protection authority over the improper use of cookies, a decision the company contested and said it would appeal.

(Reporting by Helen Reid and Leigh Thomas)