Meta Fined $220 Million for Data Breaches in Nigeria

Following an extensive investigation that began in May 2021, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) collaborated with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to probe Meta’s conduct. The investigation focused on potential violations of the FCCPA 2018, NDPR 2019, and other relevant laws within Nigeria. This detailed review took nearly 38 months, scrutinizing Meta’s privacy practices with a focus on potential breaches affecting Nigerian consumers.