Spotify rejected the findings and plans to appeal the decision.
The fine was imposed because Spotify did not provide clear information about how user data was being used, which made it difficult for individuals to understand the processing of their personal data.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Spotify Faces $5.4 Million Fine for Violating European Data Protection Act
Spotify, a music streaming company, was fined $5.4 million by the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) for not properly informing its users about how their data was being used in violation of the European data protection act GDPR.
13 June 2023 · 21:07 UTC
