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Nigeria and Meta Set to Finalize $32.8M Privacy Settlement on November 3
On November 3, Nigeria will finalize a $32.8 million privacy settlement with Meta Platforms, following a fine imposed by the countrys Data Protection Commission.
- Meta Platforms is set to finalize a $32.8 million settlement in Abuja after a fine imposed by Nigerias regulatory agency, the National Data Protection Commission.
- The Federal High Court of Justice in Abuja scheduled the settlement adoption after Metas lawyer, Fred Onuobia, failed to file necessary documents on time.
- This settlement arises from ongoing disputes regarding privacy concerns linked to Meta Platforms services, including Facebook and Instagram, in Nigeria.
Why It Matters
This settlement underscores the increasing importance of data privacy regulations globally and highlights Nigerias commitment to enforcing its data protection laws against major tech companies like Meta Platforms.