CCI imposed a fine of Rs 213 crore on Meta, the matter is related to WhatsApp private policy update.

New Delhi:India's competition watchdog (CCI) took major action against Meta on Monday. CCI has imposed a fine of ₹213 crore on the company for abusing its position, as its messenger app WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy update reduced the ability of users to avoid sharing their data with the group's social media platform Facebook. Had done.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) ordered WhatsApp not to share user data collected on its platform with other meta companies or products for advertising purposes for five years, according to a statement from the regulator. CCI considers Meta to be a major player in Internet-based messaging and online display advertising through WhatsApp.

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