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How big a fine can Ofcom give?
Ofcom, as the UK's communications regulator, has significant powers. For serious breaches, it can impose fines up to 10% of a company's relevant annual turnover. Meta's £450,000 fine for uncorrected WhatsApp Business data, though substantial, represents a fraction of its global revenue, showing the scale of potential penalties.
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