Meta, WhatsApp and India

WhatsApp Parent Firm Meta To Appeal CCI's Rs 213 Crore Penalty Order—All You Need To Know
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, is planning to contest a Rs 213.14-crore fine imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for alleged anti-competitive practices linked to WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy update, according to news agency PTI.
Meta to appeal Indian order that curbs data-sharing between WhatsApp, other apps
Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it plans to appeal an order by India's competition watchdog that restricts the U.S. tech firm from sharing data for advertising between WhatsApp and its other applications and also imposed a $25.
India orders Meta to curb WhatsApp data sharing, levies $25M fine
India’s competition watchdog has ordered WhatsApp to stop sharing user data with other Meta units for advertising purposes for five years and also levied a fine of $25.4 million for antitrust violations related to WhatsApp’s controversial 2021 privacy policy.
Meta Plans to Appeal India’s CCI Order Over WhatsApp Privacy Policy
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of ₹213.14 crore (approximately USD 25.4 million) on Meta Platforms for abusing its dominant position through WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy
Meta disagrees with India antitrust ruling on WhatsApp, to mount legal challenge
Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it disagreed with an order by India's competition watchdog that placed data-sharing restrictions between WhatsApp and its other applications and said it would legally challenge the order.
India restricts WhatsApp sharing data with other Meta entities, imposes $25.4 million fine
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) launched a probe in March 2021 into WhatsApp's privacy policy, which allowed data sharing with Facebook and its units, sparking global backlash. "Sharing of user data collected on WhatsApp with other Meta
India restricts WhatsApp sharing data with other Meta entities, imposes $25.4 mln fine
India's competition watchdog directed WhatsApp to refrain from sharing user data for advertising purposes with other ...
WhatsApp Case: CCI restores user sovereignty, privacy declared a key parameter of competition
CCI ruling in WhatsApp/Meta case prioritizes user privacy, curbs anti-competitive practices, and empowers Indian consumers in ...
India: Whatsapp fined millions
The messenger service Whatsapp is not allowed to share user data with other applications of its parent company Meta for ...
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India Fines WhatsApp $25M, Bans Data Sharing for 5 Years
India's Competition Commission has fined social media conglomerate Meta over $25 million for forcing WhatsApp users to ...
Meta disagrees with antitrust ruling of India on WhatsApp, set to face legal battle
Meta has announced plans to legally challenge the Indian Competition Commission's order restricting data sharing between ...
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WhatsApp makes service messaging free for businesses
WhatsApp makes enterprise messaging free in a bid to enhance AI chatbot conversations and increase its share in the market ...
India restricts WhatsApp’s sharing of data with other Meta entities, imposes $34 million fine
Tech giants, including Apple and Meta, face new regulatory challenges with India’s proposed EU-like antitrust law. Read more ...
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CCI Imposes Heft Penalty On WhatsApp Over Data Privacy Violation: Read More
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 213.14 crore on Meta for anti-competitive ...