Nigeria Reverses $32.8m Meta Fine, Sparks Questions Over Data Protection Enforcement

Nigeria’s government has withdrawn a $32.8 million penalty imposed on Meta Platforms by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, prompting fresh concerns over transparency and consistency in enforcing the Data Protection Act 2023. Initially fined for alleged consent violations, unauthorised data transfers and algorithmic risks to users, Meta secured a settlement that replaced the penalty with government legal costs. Critics warn this reversal could weaken regulatory deterrence and undermine public trust in digital rights protections.

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