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WhatsApp ordered in Brazil to audit data sharing with Meta, boost transparency

By Maria Júlia Baumert ( November 12, 2025, 22:36 GMT | Insight) -- Brazil’s data protection authority concluded its review of WhatsApp’s data-sharing practices with Meta and imposed strict compliance measures on the messaging platform. The decision, published on Wednesday, follows concerns over the extensive exchange of personal data between the two companies and Meta’s dual role as both service provider and data controller.Brazil’s data protection authority has concluded its review of WhatsApp’s data-sharing practices with Meta, opting to impose strict compliance measures on the messaging platform. The decision, published on Wednesday, follows concerns over the extensive exchange of personal data between the two companies and Meta’s dual role as both service provider and data controller....

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