WhatsApp Faces Potential Suspension in Nigeria Following $220 Million Fine

Just one week after Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) imposed a $220 million fine on WhatsApp for a data privacy breach, the Meta-owned company may suspend its operations in the country due to escalating regulatory demands.

Sources close to the situation reveal that Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, is contemplating withdrawing certain services from Nigeria. This development follows the FCCPC's stringent directives alongside the hefty fine.

The FCCPC has mandated WhatsApp to stop sharing user data with other Facebook companies and third parties without explicit user consent. Additionally, the commission requires WhatsApp to disclose details about its data collection practices and to enhance user control over data usage.

As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how Meta will respond to these regulatory pressures and what the implications will be for Nigerian users who rely on WhatsApp for communication.

Source: https://punchng.com/whatsapp-may-exit-nigeria-over-220m-fine/?amp