French Data Regulator Set to Fine Google, Facebook Over EU Privacy Rules

French data regulator the CNIL is set to fine Google €150 million and Facebook €60 million for violating EU privacy rules. According to a document seen by Politico, the CNIL will fine Google's United States and Irish operations €90 million and €60 million respectively, and Facebook's Irish arm €60 million for failing to allow French users to easily reject cookie tracking technology.

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