NCLAT partially stayed CCI's order against Whatsapp messaging ...

Messaging Platform Gets Relief on Data Sharing Ban for Ads While Privacy Safeguards Stay; Must Pay 50% Penalty

February 3, 2025

Case Laws Law of Competition AT

NCLAT partially stayed CCI's order against Whatsapp messaging platform operator and its parent company regarding privacy policy violations. The tribunal stayed the five-year ban on sharing user data for advertising purposes, noting it could jeopardize the operator's free service business model. However, other directives concerning data sharing for non-advertising purposes remain enforceable. The operator must comply with remaining privacy safeguards and deposit 50% of the penalty amount (considering 25% already paid) within two weeks. The tribunal acknowledged CCI's jurisdiction for suo moto proceedings, following Supreme Court precedent, while emphasizing that final orders must be evaluated on individual merits.

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NCLAT partially stayed CCI's order against Whatsapp messaging ...

Messaging Platform Gets Relief on Data Sharing Ban for Ads While Privacy Safeguards Stay; Must Pay 50% Penalty

February 3, 2025

Case Laws Law of Competition AT

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