Messaging platform WhatsApp has been fined €225 million by Ireland’s data regulatory body for violating privacy guidelines.
“The National Information Technology Development Agency under Section 6 (f) of the NITDA Act 2007 wishes to provide this advisory to Nigerians to address Nigerian concerns on changes to Whatsapp
The initial rollout of the privacy policy brought about a mass movement of users to alternative messaging apps such as Signal and Telegram.
WhatsApp said its new policy targeting businesses on the platform would now be implemented on May 15.
