Nigeria fines Meta $220 million over data violations – DW – 07/20/2024
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Nigeria's consumer protection watchdog accused US tech giant Meta of abusing market dominance and sharing personal data without permission. Meta is the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

Nigeria’s consumer protection watchdog accused US tech giant Meta of abusing market dominance and sharing personal data without permission. Meta is the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

Nigeria has issued a $220 million (€202 million) fine against US tech giant Meta for violations of antitrust, data protection and consumer rights laws.

Meta is the parent company of the social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, as well as of the WhatsApp instant messaging service.

  • @[email protected]English
    21•2 months ago

    This just in, Meta ignore Nigerian fines. The reason? It’s Nigeria, what are they gonna do?

    • Something Burger 🍔English
      20•2 months ago

      They could block Facebook. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, it’s a significant market.

      • @[email protected]English
        9•2 months ago

        According to meta, they make $2.77 per customer not in NA, Europe, Asia, or Pacific. There are 16 million Nigerians on facebook according to their statistics, so 177 million per year.