Catergory

CCI

Analysis of the NCLAT order on Interim Application: Partial Relief, User Safeguards Unchanged

On 18 November 2024, the CCI imposed a ₹213.14 crore penalty on Meta and WhatsApp for anti-competitive practices related to their 2021 Privacy Policy. In response, they filed appeals before the NCLAT, seeking an interim stay on the order.

27 January, 2025

4 min read

Injila Muslim Zaidi

CCI

The Privacy-Antitrust Paradox? Analysing the CCI’s Penalty Order against Meta and WhatsApp.

On 18 November 2024, the CCI fined Meta and WhatsApp ₹213.14 crore for anti-competitive practices under their 2021 Privacy Policy. The order highlights Meta’s dominance, data-driven advantages, and the privacy-antitrust overlap. Meta has appealed to the NCLAT, challenging the CCI’s jurisdiction.

20 January, 2025

7 min read

Naman Kumar

Statement

Statement: CCI imposes landmark penalty of ₹213.14 crore on Meta for exploiting its dominant position through WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a landmark penalty of ₹213.14 crore (approximately $25.25 million) on Meta for exploiting its dominant position through WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy update. IFF submitted expert information as an informant before the CCI.

19 November, 2024

2 min read

Internet Freedom Foundation

Social Media

A round-up of WhatsApp’s failed attempts to block the Competition Commission’s investigation

In October 2021, IFF submitted expert information in the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) suo moto investigation into potential anti-competitive practices of WhatsApp Inc. (‘WhatsApp).

31 October, 2022

5 min read

Tanmay Singh

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