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BEUC files compaint against WhatsApp for breach of EU consumer rights

Monday 12 July 2021 | 13:54 CET | News
European consumer body BEUC has filed a complaint with the European Commission and the European network of consumer protection authorities against WhatsApp, citing multiple breaches of EU consumer rights.

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Companies: European Commission
Countries: Europe
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