France Fines Free Mobile 42 Million Euros for 2024 Data Breach Violations

The French data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL), has imposed a cumulative fine of 42 million euros on Free Mobile and its parent company Free for failures in protecting customer data against cyber threats. The incident, which occurred in 2024, involved security flaws that exposed personal information. Specific technical details, such as the vulnerabilities exploited or insufficient security measures, were not provided in the article. The impacts include a financial penalty and a breach of compliance with the GDPR.