Meta plans to appeal a ₹213.14 crore penalty from India's CCI, defending its 2021 WhatsApp privacy policy update as optional and non-invasive. www.livemint.comMeta has announced its decision to appeal the hefty ₹213.14 crore penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) regarding WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update. Fast Answer: Meta is challenging a ₹213.14 crore fine from India’s CCI over WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy. Impact of WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy UpdateWhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update required users to accept new data collection terms, which included sharing data with other Meta platforms. Future Implications for User Privacy and Tech CompaniesThe outcome of Meta’s appeal could set a precedent for how tech companies handle user data.

Source: Mint November 19, 2024 09:54 UTC