Apar GuptaNigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) fined Meta Platforms $220 million for violating local data protection and privacy laws. The investigation, spanning 38 months and conducted alongside the Data Protection Commission, found that Meta collected and shared Nigerian users’ data without consent and imposed exploitative privacy policies.
This decision reflects broader concerns about digital privacy and the power of tech giants, highlighting the need for stringent data protection laws and enforcement globally. Meta’s practices, deemed invasive and abusive, raise significant legal and societal questions about user consent, market dominance, and equitable treatment across jurisdictions.
Read the FCCPC Order: Final-order-FCCPC-Meta-18072024