Saturday, 26 April, 2025

Nigerian Tribunal Upholds $220 Million Fine Against Meta for Data Privacy Violations

A Nigerian tribunal has upheld a $220 million fine imposed on Meta Platforms by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for violating consumer and data protection laws. The FCCPC's investigation, conducted with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission between May 2021 and December 2023, found that Meta engaged in invasive practices against Nigerian consumers, including unauthorized data sharing, abuse of market dominance, and denying users control over their data.