Madrid Court Orders Meta to Pay €481 Million to Spanish Media for Data Violations
November 20, 2025
France is reviewing a similar claim, and Spain’s government is stepping up scrutiny, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez signaling a parliamentary probe into Meta for alleged hidden Android tracking.
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All figures are in euros, with some conversions to dollars used in the article.
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Context: the ruling is framed as a win for traditional Spanish media and part of broader European scrutiny of tech platforms.
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Public reaction included praise from RSF for defending press freedom and remarks from Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz about protecting sovereignty and workers’ rights.
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A Madrid court ruled that Meta must pay nearly 481 million euros in damages to 81 Spanish media outlets for unlawfully exploiting user data to boost online advertising over five years, violating European data protection rules.
Meta plans to appeal, arguing the claim is baseless and that it complies with laws, offering users tools to control their experience.
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The Washington Post • Nov 20, 2025
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Yahoo News • Nov 20, 2025
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Yahoo Finance • Nov 20, 2025
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Yahoo! • Nov 20, 2025
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