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Posted: 2025-05-04 04:45:32 UTC
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The FCCPC investigated Meta Platforms and WhatsApp for violating the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). The Commission found that Meta Parties engaged in multiple and repeated infringements of the FCCPA (2018) and the NDPR. Meta is accused of trying to blackmail Nigeria by threatening to leave the country.
Meta's potential exit from Nigeria due to regulatory scrutiny.
Violations of Nigerian data protection laws by Meta.
FCCPC's commitment to consumer protection and data privacy.
Meta's history of similar breaches in other countries without threatening to exit.
Meta's denial of Nigerians' right to control their personal data.
Unauthorized transfer and sharing of Nigerian user data.
Discrimination against Nigerian users compared to users in other jurisdictions.
Abuse of dominant market position by forcing unfair privacy policies.