Supreme Court adjourns WhatsApp-Meta privacy policy case to Feb. 23
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Why in news
The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of appeals filed by Meta Platforms and WhatsApp against a Competition Commission of India (CCI) penalty regarding their privacy policy.
Background
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed a ₹213.14 crore penalty on Meta Platforms and WhatsApp over their privacy policy. The Supreme Court compared the data sharing practices to theft during the proceedings.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe CCI imposed a penalty of ₹213.14 crore on Meta Platforms and WhatsApp.
- PostKapil Sibal: Senior advocate representing the parties in the privacy policy case.
For Mains
Q. Examine the conflict between corporate data-sharing practices and the fundamental right to privacy in the digital age.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory oversight: Balancing CCI's anti-competitive mandates with individual data protection rights
- Judicial scrutiny: Defining the threshold of 'data theft' versus legitimate commercial data processing
Keywords: Right to Privacy · Data Sovereignty · Anti-competitive practices · Digital Governance · Judicial Review
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