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Big Tech generated billions in fines but didn't pay them (m.economictimes.com)

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Ireland's data regulator confirmed to AFP that Meta has not paid any of the ₹2 billion ($2.2 billion) in fines issued since last September. TikTok also owes hundreds of millions.

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[-] Evil_incarnate@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

They should do what happens to parking fines here in Finland. If you want to dispute it you can, but you need to pay the original fine or you get interest and late fees added on. As far as I know if you win, you get the original fine returned, not the interest or fees.

[-] Nindelofocho@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I like this idea

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