Apple and Google have been fined R$19 million (around $3.1 million) in Brazil for allowing FaceApp to improperly collect user data, violating the country’s Civil Rights Framework for the Internet. The app also lacks terms of use and privacy policies in Portuguese.
The court ordered Apple and Google to compensate affected Brazilian users with R$500 ($82) each for downloads since June 2020. Both companies argue they are not responsible for FaceApp’s policies, as the app is managed by a third party, but the judge ruled they actively enabled its operation.
FaceApp, a popular photo editor with a controversial privacy history, has faced scrutiny for storing user photos without consent and ties to Russia. Apple and Google plan to appeal the decision.
Source: 9to5Mac
