James Emejo in Abuja
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) yesterday, imposed a $220 million fine on Meta, formerly known as Facebook and WhatsApp over alleged consumer rights’ infringements.
In a statement, acting Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive, FCCPC, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, accused the social media platforms of denying Nigerian data subjects the right to self-determine; unauthorised transfer and sharing of Nigerian data-subjects personal data, including cross- border storage in “violation of then, and now prevailing law.”
The commission further indicted the platforms over alleged discrimination and disparate treatment; abuse of dominance; and tying and bundling.
The commission further mandated the Meta parties to take steps and actions to comply with prevailing law and cease the exploitation of Nigerian consumers as well as end their market abuse.
The consumer rights’ agency also charged the Meta and Whatsapp to…
Source: Thisday Newspaper
