The Nigerian government has imposed a hefty fine of $220 million on Meta for multiple and repeated violations of the country's data protection and consumer rights laws on Facebook and WhatsApp. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) in Nigeria found that Meta engaged in various practices that contravened data laws in the country.
The violations included sharing the data of Nigerians without authorization, denying consumers the right to control the use of their data, engaging in discriminatory practices, and abusing market dominance. The FCCPC issued a Final Order and penalty against Meta Parties after thorough investigations and providing the company with opportunities to respond.
