The Competition Commission of India imposed a INR 2.1 billion penalty on Meta Platforms due to its abuse of dominant market position related to WhatsApp data sharing practices.
The CCI labeled the WhatsApp update—making data sharing mandatory—an unfair condition that denied users the ability to opt out, hindering market competition.
By enforcing mandatory data sharing, Meta Platforms constrained rivals' market access, leading to a significant barrier in the display advertisement sector.
The CCI's ruling prohibits WhatsApp from sharing user data with other Meta companies for five years, and requires clearer data-sharing policies for users.
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