In July 2024, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) of Nigeria announced a monumental N352 billion ($220 million) fine against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The penalty stems from alleged data privacy violations and discriminatory treatment of Nigerian users—specifically, Meta’s failure to offer transparent, opt-out mechanisms for data [...]
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