Nigeria Imposes $220 Million Fine on Meta for Data Violations

The tech giant is penalized for unauthorized data sharing and market dominance abuse, following a 38-month investigation.

Nigeria's FCCPC found Meta violated data protection and consumer rights laws on Facebook and WhatsApp.
Meta was accused of sharing Nigerians' personal data without consent and discriminatory practices.
The investigation began in May 2021 and revealed invasive practices against Nigerian consumers.
Meta's proposed remedy package failed to address the commission's concerns.
Meta has not yet responded to the fine or the allegations.