The Indian Competition Commission's ruling highlights how WhatsApp's updated privacy policy forced users into compliance, undermining their autonomy and constituting an abuse of Meta's market dominance.
The ICC stated that the sharing of WhatsApp users' data with Meta subsidiaries creates significant barriers for competitors, effectively denying them access to the online display advertisement market.
Meta now faces a five-year ban on using information collected from WhatsApp for advertising on other platforms, a significant constraint on its operational practices.
With the fine of ₹213.14 crore, the ICC's remedies aim to protect user autonomy while addressing the competitive landscape dominated by Meta in India.
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