# Italy slaps Meta with €805mn fine over access to Android photos

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/italy-slaps-meta-with-e805mn-fine-over-access-to-android-photos/
- Published: 2026-11-14T18:41:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T19:21:20+00:00
- Original publisher: DW (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.dw.com/en/italy-slaps-meta-with-%E2%82%AC805mn-fine-over-access-to-android-photos/a-79949032?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
- Topics: Europe, Gadgets, Technology, World

## Key points

- Italy fined Meta €805 million over Facebook’s photo suggestions feature.
- Regulators say users lacked clear information and specific consent.
- Meta has 60 days to disable the feature and seek permission.

## Summary

Italy’s data protection agency has fined Meta €805 million for allegedly accessing Italian Android users’ photos and videos through Facebook without specific consent or adequate information. The penalty is the largest Italy has imposed on a major technology company and amounts to 0.4% of Meta’s annual turnover.

The agency says Facebook’s camera roll suggestions feature selects images from users’ personal galleries for possible posting. Meta has 60 days to disable the feature and request separate permission; regulators say the issue is ongoing for some users and affected a high number of people. The investigation began in July 2025, and Meta has not commented, though it could appeal.

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