Summary:
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Record-Breaking Penalty
The U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment fined T-Mobile $60 million for unauthorized data access related to its 2020 Sprint merger, marking the largest penalty ever imposed by CFIUS. -
Enforcement Shift
CFIUS’s decision to publicize the fine reflects a tougher stance on enforcement and aims to deter future violations by holding companies accountable. -
Company’s Response
T-Mobile reported technical issues affecting data sharing from law enforcement requests, stating the data never left their control and was addressed promptly.
Read more at: Reuters