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Nigeria’s FCCPC Fines Meta and WhatsApp USD 220M for Privacy Violations

Enforcement, Meta, 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.

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Open Rights Group Complains to ICO About Meta’s AI Data Use

AI, Enforcement, Meta |

The Open Rights Group (ORG) has filed a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) against Meta’s plans to use user data from Facebook and Instagram to develop AI, claiming “legitimate interests” as the legal basis. ORG argues that Meta’s approach violates UK GDPR by failing to guarantee users’ right to object and not providing clear, specific purposes for the data use. Despite Meta pausing these plans on 14 June after a GDPR complaint by noyb, ORG insists on a binding decision to protect the data of over 50 million UK residents.

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On 18 June 2024, the Norwegian Data Protection Board ruled that the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (DPA) cannot impose daily fines on Meta for not complying with a ban on behavioral marketing on Facebook and Instagram. This decision challenges the DPA's authority under Norwegian law, which allows daily fines. The Board determined that such fines could only apply to Norwegian companies, not international ones. The ban on behavioral advertising remains, but the ruling raises concerns about enforcement disparities between domestic and international businesses.

The Norwegian Data Protection Authority cannot impose daily fines in cross-border cases

Enforcement, EU law, Facebook, GDPR, Meta, Norway |

The European Data Protection Board published its final Guidelines on Article 37 of the Law Enforcement Directive (LED). These guidelines establish standards for appropriate safeguards in data transfers by competent authorities, focusing on legally binding instruments with third countries. Key points include selecting transfer mechanisms, evaluating transfer risks to data subjects, and maintaining enhanced accountability. The guidelines emphasize legal certainty and the necessity of ensuring equivalent data protection levels when personal data is transferred outside the EU.

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Avanza Bank fined 1.34M EUR in Sweden for misconfiguration of Meta pixel

Enforcement, EU law, GDPR, IMY, Meta, Sweden |

Meta has paused the launch of its AI tools in Europe after a request from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). This decision comes after the digital rights group Noyb filed complaints in 11 European countries, criticizing Meta’s vague AI plans and the opt-out requirement for users. Meta planned to use public posts from Facebook and Instagram to train AI models. The DPC’s decision, welcomed by other European authorities, followed intensive discussions with Meta. Meta expressed disappointment, noting it had incorporated regulatory feedback since March.

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Meta Halts AI Rollout in Europe Following Irish DPC Request

Meta Halts AI Rollout in Europe Following Irish DPC Request

AI, DPC, EU law, GDPR, Meta |

Meta has paused the launch of its AI tools in Europe after a request from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). This decision comes after the digital rights group Noyb filed complaints in 11 European countries, criticizing Meta’s vague AI plans and the opt-out requirement for users. Meta planned to use public posts from Facebook and Instagram to train AI models. The DPC’s decision, welcomed by other European authorities, followed intensive discussions with Meta. Meta expressed disappointment, noting it had incorporated regulatory feedback since March.

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