Brazil: Filed MPF and Idec public lawsuit against Whatsapp regarding alleged violations in privacy policy
Description
Filed MPF and Idec public lawsuit against Whatsapp regarding alleged violations in privacy policy
On 16 July 2024, the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) and the Consumer Defence Institute (Idec) filed a public lawsuit seeking BRL 1.733 billion in compensation from WhatsApp for alleged violations of its privacy policy. The MPF and Idec all…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
messaging service provider
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body