Meta plans to appeal a Rs 213.14 crore penalty imposed by India’s Competition Commission (CCI) for alleged misuse of WhatsApp user data. The CCI found that WhatsApp shared user data with Meta-owned platforms like Facebook and Instagram without consent, violating privacy norms. Meta claims its 2021 privacy policy update was optional, focused on business features, and didn’t compromise message privacy. The CCI barred WhatsApp from sharing user data for advertising for five years and mandated an opt-out option for users. Meta argues the update supports businesses and drives economic growth.