Apple hit with $8.5 million fine in France for targeted App Store ads

Apple hit with $8.5 million fine in France for targeted App Store ads

Today, Apple became the second tech titan to be fined for tailored marketing. The National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL) of France has fined Apple €8 million (approximately $8.5 million) over allegations that Apple automatically collected identifying data from App Store visitors using iOS 14.6 without their permission, allowing the company to target advertisements. According to authorities, the company profited from infractions of data protection rules.