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Messaging platform, parent company each handed $140,000 fine for failing to enroll in Data Controllers' Registry
Türkiye's personal data protection watchdog fined messaging platform WhatsApp and parent company Meta for failing to enroll in the country's Data Controllers’ Registry.
According to information received by Anadolu correspondent, the Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) slapped an administrative fine of 2.6 million liras ($140,000) on each firm.
The KVKK also ordered Meta and WhatsApp to enroll in the registry within 30 days.
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#Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK)
