European Privacy Probe Targets Meta's Data Use Practices
Meta shifted legal basis to 'necessity for contract' after GDPR but was deemed inadequate.
Judge estimated Meta earned 5.3B euros in ads over five years, treated as GDPR violations.
European Commission fined Meta 800M euros last year.
Ruling is subject to appeal, Meta will work with officials but hasn't commented.
Spain's government investigates Meta's alleged privacy violations.
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