Turkey Fines Meta $330,000 for Violating Minors’ Privacy on Instagram

Turkey’s Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) has fined Meta 11.5 million liras for violating minors’ privacy on Instagram. The investigation revealed that Instagram allowed users under 18 to switch to public business accounts, exposing sensitive information. This ruling underscores the urgent need for tech companies to enhance online safety measures for children and comply with data protection regulations.