The Spanish government has officially announced an investigation into Meta for possible violations of the privacy of its Facebook and Instagram users via a hidden tracking mechanism on Android devices.
The investigation stems from international research which revealed that Meta used a mechanism to track the web activity of users of Android devices.
Sanchez said in a statement: “In Spain, the law is above any algorithm or any big technological platform and the violation of our rights will suffer the consequences. »
During this time, Meta violated several European Union security and privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation.
Previously, Meta faced a €798 million fine in 2024 for anticompetitive practices related to Facebook Marketplace.
The company was accused of non-compliance with the DMA in its opt-in advertising tool.
The recent announcement of a further investigation into Meta represents a significant escalation of ongoing problems with big tech, and government action has been taken based on specific technical advice.
Nonetheless, it is a crucial step to execute a decision in a practical manner rather than relying solely on legal department statements.
