The company has just learned the news through the news published and it is that the National Commission for Informatics and Freedoms (CNIL), which is for those who do not know the French body that regulates the private data of users, has just imposed a penalty for breach the GDPR, general data protection regulation of the EU.
This is a millionaire fine for the company that had never before been imposed in France. The figure of 50 million euros is the highest since the data protection regulation was implemented and it is also the first to a company. Apple and Tim Cook already spoke about the protection of user data a few days ago in an interview and now comes the first big sanction for a technology company.
Google will not be the only one to receive this type of sanction
Apparently also Cupertino's own company, Netflix, YouTube, Spotify or Amazon among other companies are also in the spotlight for its streaming platforms. In this case, after requesting the data of the consumers, they do not know what is being done with their data and therefore the GDPR regulations are being breached, something that will end up in another sanction.
But in the case of Google, the value of the fine is high due to the seriousness of the infractions committed according to the report issued by the French body. Google does not allow users to easily access the information that shows how to proceed with their data for the personalization of advertising, so it does not comply with the Law. It is true that the report itself explains that The information is available but it is not entirely clear and it is too difficult to find, so it is not transparent.
Evidently Google will appeal the decision made by this body with the corresponding sanction and it is expected that this news will bring with it a new soap opera regarding the protection of user data.
