. >> the matter goes back to 2018 when the d pc -- the dpc began looking into complianc with new dataations. it found whatsapp had not been sufficiely transparent over how is shared user data with facebook, the company which has its european headquarters in ireland. the decision he led to a 250 million euro fine, but other data regulators also had something to say. eight disagreed. the protection watchdog has pumped up the penalty, leaving whatsapp vowing to appeal. >> whatsapp is committed to providing a secure and private service. we have worked to ensure the information we provide is transparent. we disagree with the decision today regarding the transparency we provided to people in 2018, and the penalties are entirely disproportionate. >> the app has faced criticism that its privacy policies are too long and complicated. >> next up, another techtarget facing pressure from regulators. apple says it is changing rules on the app store allowing developers to take payments in the app itself rather than through the store. the new policy is expected to take effect around the world early