Could the EU’s decision against Meta affect data privacy policies in the U.S.?

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been fined €390 million ($414 million) by the European Union (EU) for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The fine, which relates to Meta’s online ad targeting and privacy policies, could impact the company’s operations in the US, including its practices in the healthcare sector. Under the ruling, Meta must obtain consent from social media users for data tracking and provide an ad-free version of its apps that does not use personal data. The company intends to appeal the decision.