Meta Fined $220 Million in Nigeria for Data Privacy Violations
Nigeria hit Meta, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, with a hefty $220 million fine! The punishment follows a lengthy investigation uncovering repeated violations of Nigerian data protection laws and consumer rights.
The FCCPC, Nigeria's consumer protection agency, found Meta guilty of several offenses, including:
- Sharing user data without consent
- Denying Nigerians control over their own data
- Engaging in discriminatory practices
- Abusing its market dominance
This hefty fine sends a strong message to Meta and other tech giants about the importance of respecting user privacy and following local regulations.
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