Facebook owner challenges data watchdog over Meta Ireland's fine for improperly storing passwords

The probe related to the improper storage of passwords of certain social media users on Meta’s internal systems

The DPC said Meta Ireland stored the passwords as 'plaintext' in its internal systems, which meant they did not have any cryptographic protection or encryption protection File photo: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta has initiated High Court proceedings against Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC).

It’s understood the case relates to a hefty €91m fine dished out last month by the data watchdog to Meta following an investigation which found multiple breaches of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).