WhatsApp rejects FGGPC $220 million fine, plans appeal

WhatsApp has said it disagree with the fine impose by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) regarding alleged violation of Nigeria’s data privacy laws.

It added that its parent body, Meta, will be appealing the $220 million fine.

Whatsapp said this in a statement on Saturday.

Recall that the FCCPC in a statement by its acting Executive Chairman, Adamu Abdullahi, said Meta had denied Nigerian users control over their data.

The FCCPC added that Meta shared the users data without consent, and abused its market dominance.

FCCPC subsequently imposed $220 million fine on WhatsApp.

However in its reaction, WhatsApp said, “We disagree with the decision today as well as the fine and Meta will be appealing the decision.

“In 2021, we went to users globally to explain how talking to businesses among other things would work and while there was a lot of confusion then, it has proven quite popular.”