WhatsApp has said its parent body, Meta, will be appealing the $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) regarding its violation of Nigeria’s data privacy laws. It said: “We disagree with the decision today as well as the fine and Meta will be appealing the decision. The FCCPC said that Meta had also shared the user’s data without consent, and abused its market dominance. It stated that these regulations were in effect prior to the enactment and implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023. The competition protection body noted that Meta responded to document requests and summons by providing some information.

Source: Punch July 20, 2024 17:58 UTC