Google, FB hit with $9bn suits on 1st day of new privacy law
On the first day of enforcement of Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Google and Facebook were hit with lawsuits accusing them of forcing users to share personal data. Filed by Max Schrems, it claims 'consent boxes' popped on their apps saying the service cannot be used if users don't consent. The lawsuits seek a fine of around $8.8 billion.