India's competition watchdog has imposed a monetary penalty of 2.14 billion rupees, approximately $25.4 million, on Meta Platforms. The fine is for antitrust violations related to WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy.
This action by the Indian regulator highlights ongoing concerns about how Meta handles user data and its competitive practices in the country. The penalty adds to the global regulatory pressures faced by the company.
Meta had previously warned that an Indian antitrust ruling could force it to 'roll back or pause' some features in India. This fine underscores the financial and operational implications of non-compliance with national regulations.
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