The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) argues that Meta's threat to exit Nigeria over a $220 million fine aims to influence public opinion. The fine addresses issues regarding consumer protection and data privacy. The FCCPC has ordered WhatsApp to change practices including unauthorized data sharing.
Kenyan authorities have closed their investigation into Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project by Tools for Humanity. This decision allows the company to potentially resume operations in Kenya, which were initially suspended in August 2023 over allegations of improper data handling.
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