Irish Data Protection Commission fined Meta €91 million for storing passwords in readable format
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined Meta €91 million for storing the passwords of hundreds of millions of users in plaintext. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (MPIL) €91 million ($100 million) for storing the passwords of hundreds of millions of users in plaintext, violating data protection regulations.
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