Nigeria's FCCPC fined Meta Platforms (Facebook/WhatsApp parent) $220m for violating local consumer, data protection, and privacy laws.
Nigeria's FCCPC has fined Meta Platforms (Facebook/WhatsApp parent) $220m for violating local consumer, data protection, and privacy laws. A 38-month investigation found Meta exploited Nigerian users' data without consent and imposed discriminatory privacy policies. This comes after Meta faced similar scrutiny in Europe and Turkey. The fine highlights growing global scrutiny of tech companies and their adherence to local data protection laws.
July 19, 2024
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