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Facebook Tables Health Data Research Project
April 16, 2018

After the Cambridge Analytica data scandal raised privacy concerns, Facebook reportedly tabled a proposal to work with multiple U.S. hospitals on a research project. The social media platform reportedly wanted hospitals to share anonymized patient data that it would match with its own data in...

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What Everyone Missed About Facebook
April 16, 2018

There are any number of conclusions one might draw after watching the Facebook hearings on Capitol Hill last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Facebook Privacy Issues Grow As CEO Confirms It Also Collects Non-User Data
April 16, 2018

As concerns over Facebook’s privacy issues mount, it’s been revealed that the social media site is also collecting the data of non-users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Netflix’s Hastings Says Tech Companies Are Trying To Grow Up
April 16, 2018

Reed Hastings, the chief executive of Netflix and Facebook board member, said over the weekend that Facebook and other social media companies are “trying to grow up quickly,” and that it’s the case with all new technologies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Facebook Data Scandal To Have Little Effect On Revenue
April 13, 2018

Facebook might be dealing with the fallout from its data scandal, but the company doesn’t seem too worried about how all of the negative press will affect ad sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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EU Creates Social Media Working Group To Observe Data Harvesting
April 13, 2018

European Union privacy watchdogs are responding to the Facebook data scandal by taking a closer look at the harvesting of personal data from social media sites for economic or political purposes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Facebook Drops Out Of Alliance To Stop California Privacy Bill
April 13, 2018

Facebook — along with Google, Comcast, AT&T and Verizon — had joined forces to get a bill in California about privacy killed. If passed, the bill would enable consumers to more easily find out what information was collected on them and opt out of the...

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Consumer Watchdog Wants More Than Regulation For Facebook
April 12, 2018

Consumer Watchdog has called on Congress to enact legislation that would protect consumers’ online privacy in the wake of Facebook’s data scandal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Mark Zuckerberg Faced Tougher Questions On Facebook’s Future In Day Two On The Hill
April 12, 2018

It was the House’s turn yesterday to put Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on the hot seat as he faced another five hours of questions from lawmakers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...