In a landmark enforcement action, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) of Nigeria has slapped a $220 million fine on Meta for egregious violations of data protection and consumer rights laws on Facebook and WhatsApp.
The 38-month investigation uncovered repeated breaches of local consumer protection, data privacy, and data protection laws by Meta, including:
- Abuse of market dominance
- Exploitative privacy policies
- Denial of consumers' right to self-determination
- Unauthorized distribution and cross-border transfer of consumer data
- Discriminatory practices against Nigerian consumers
The FCCPC has ordered Meta to pay the fine and comply with local laws, ceasing the exploitation of Nigerian consumers.
This enforcement action underscores the importance of data protection and consumer rights in the digital economy. Meta must take immediate steps to address these violations and ensure compliance with Nigerian laws.
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