An Indian appeals court has temporarily suspended a five-year ban on data sharing between WhatsApp and its parent company, Meta Platforms, while it assesses a challenge to the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) ruling. The CCI previously imposed a fine of INR2.1 billion ($24.3 million) on Meta for its market dominance, which included a ban intended to prevent data sharing practices. The tribunal's suspension allows WhatsApp to continue operations, requiring it to provide an opt-out option for data sharing, which was a controversial aspect of its updated service terms in 2021.
An Indian appeals court suspended a five-year ban on data sharing between WhatsApp and Meta while reviewing challenges from Meta Platforms against the antitrust ruling.
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal's order allows WhatsApp to continue its data-sharing practices while requiring it to offer an opt-out option.
Meta Platforms claimed that enforcing the ban could dismantle WhatsApp's business model, while also limiting personalized advertisements on its other platforms.
The Competition Commission of India imposed a fine of INR2.1 billion on Meta for its dominant position, triggering the antitrust regulations.
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