Nigeria

On 18 July 2024, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) of Nigeria has imposed a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp LLC for breaching data privacy laws. The breaches include enforcing an updated privacy policy that violated Nigerian consumer rights, coercing users into accepting terms without proper consent, and sharing user data with third parties. Additionally, Meta was found to have discriminated against Nigerian users compared to European users by offering fewer protections. The fine must be paid within 60 days, along with a $35,000 reimbursement for the investigation costs.