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EU Watchdog Accuses Facebook, Google of Privacy Shenanigans 03 Jul 2018

EU Watchdog Accuses Facebook, Google of Privacy Shenanigans

Facebook and Google have manipulated users into sharing data using so-called “dark patterns,” such as misleading wording and confusing interfaces, according to a report the Norwegian Consumer Council released Wednesday. The practices nudged users toward accepting privacy options that favored the tech companies rather than themselves, the NCC found. Facebook and Google have no intention […]

Contrite Zuckerberg says Facebook in ‘arms race’ with Russia 11 Apr 2018

Contrite Zuckerberg says Facebook in ‘arms race’ with Russia

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg accepted personal responsibility Tuesday for the leak of data on tens of millions of its users, while warning of an “arms race” against Russian disinformation during a high-stakes hearing with US lawmakers. In his first formal congressional appearance, the Facebook founder and chief executive answered questions for nearly five hours as […]

Facebook says 87 million may be affected by data breach 05 Apr 2018

Facebook says 87 million may be affected by data breach

Facebook said Wednesday the personal data of up to 87 million users was improperly shared with British political consultancy Cambridge Analytica, as Mark Zuckerberg defended his leadership at the huge social network. Facebook’s estimate was far higher than news reports suggesting 50 million users may have been affected in the privacy scandal which has roiled […]