In a historic decision the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) ₹213.14 crore for abusing its dominant position in the Indian market. This landmark event follows WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy covertly pushing users to accept its expanded data-sharing practices without meaningful/ informed consent. This case serves as a testament to the urgent need for stronger digital competition laws and robust data protection frameworks like India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) along with its much awaited Rules and the proposed Digital Competition Bill (DBC).
Privacy, competition and a call for digital reform
