Meta vs. Africa: Will Big Tech’s Legal Battles Redefine Data Privacy?

Meta is at the center of mounting legal battles in Africa as Nigeria upholds a $220 million fine over alleged data privacy breaches and market abuses. The case, backed by investigations from Nigeria’s consumer and data protection agencies, accuses Meta of unauthorized data sharing, discriminatory practices, market abuse, and denial of user control over their information. Meanwhile, Meta faces additional scrutiny in Ghana, where content moderators allege severe mental health impacts from their work for the company. A similar case is taking shape in Kenya, where a court ruled that Meta is liable for work it outsourced to another company. As courts across Africa greenlight lawsuits against tech giants, experts say these cases could shape the continent’s digital regulatory future.

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