Think social media protects your data? Platforms have racked up $26 billion in privacy penalties since 2020

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By Rene MillmanOct 20, 2026, 9:28 am157 pts
Social platforms have incurred over $26 billion in privacy fines and settlements globally since 2020. Meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram) accounted for $23.7 billion (91%) of all penalties. The US led enforcement with $20.9 billion in fines, followed by European regulators at $5.16 billion. Social media…

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