Abuse of Dominance in WhatsApp|| ‘Cease-&-Desist Directions’: CCI Imposes Rs.213.14 Crore Penalty on Meta

The Competition Commission of India fined Meta Rs. 213.14 crore for abusing its market dominance related to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy, which forced users to accept new data-sharing terms. The CCI issued cease-and-desist orders, requiring changes to data handling practices, including opt-out options and transparency in data sharing.