CCI bars WhatsApp sharing data with other Meta firms, slaps Rs 213 cr fine

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The latest decision is a significant setback for WhatsApp, whose largest user base is in India of 500 million.

Following this period, users must be provided the choice to opt out of non-service-related data sharing.

In-app WhatsApp notifications at the time required users to accept the updated terms by February 8, 2021.

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Category: BusinessFinance

Markets: India

Topics: User data Penalty Privacy policy CCI WhatsApp Behavioural remedies Dominant position Meta Data sharing

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Published On: 2024-11-18 @ 21:50:04 (7 hours ago)

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