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Meta has been fined €805 million by Italian authorities for improperly accessing Android users' photos and videos without clear consent. Approximately 20 million users were affected by this practice, which involved a Facebook feature that suggested content from users' galleries. The Italian Data Protection Authority found that the app only required a single authorization for gallery access, failing to adequately inform users about how their images would be used. In addition to the fine, Meta must disable the feature by default and obtain separate user consent. The company plans to contest the decision, claiming the fine is disproportionate and that the feature is standard practice. The investigation began in 2025 and did not address the use of photos for AI training.