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Another Big Tech fine: Google penalised €403m by Irish data watchdog

Published

23 September 2026

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regulatory

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Enterprise Software

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Ireland

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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403 million for breaching data privacy regulations under the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This penalty reflects continued regulatory scrutiny on Big Tech companies operating in Europe, particularly in data handling and privacy compliance.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Enterprise Software, and 42 sources have reported it between 21 Sep 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your handling of user data must align with stricter EU privacy rules or face significant fines like Google's €403m penalty. Prioritise data compliance now to protect your market access in Europe.

◆ Coverage

42 sources · first reported 21 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026

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Enterprise Softwaregooglegdprdata-privacybig-tech-fineseuropean-union