"Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to settle a $32.8 million data privacy fine with the Nigerian government, marking a significant moment for digital rights enforcement in Africa. The fine was imposed by Nigeria's Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in February 2025 for alleged violations of the Nigeria Data Protection Act. Meta was accused of using Nigerian users' data for behavioural advertising without explicit consent,"
"The settlement, expected to be finalised by the end of October 2025, comes after months of legal disputes. Meta initially challenged the fine and the process but moved toward an out-of-court agreement, signalling willingness to comply with Nigeria's growing regulatory demands. This case highlights Nigeria's assertiveness in regulating global tech companies and could set an influential precedent for data privacy enforcement across African markets."
Meta Platforms will settle a $32.8 million fine imposed by Nigeria's Data Protection Commission for alleged breaches of the Nigeria Data Protection Act, including behavioural advertising without explicit consent, processing non-user personal data, failure to file mandatory compliance audits, and unauthorised cross-border data transfers. The settlement, expected by October 2025, follows months of legal disputes and an out-of-court agreement after initial challenges. The NDPC has ordered revisions to privacy policies, localised data protection assessments, and explicit consent for targeted advertising. The outcome may set precedent across African markets and reflects Nigeria's strengthening regulatory stance and emphasis on digital sovereignty.
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