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FTC Issues Opinion On Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Security & Fraud // December 06, 2019

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found on Friday (Dec. 6) that British political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica lied to people about the data it was collecting from Facebook, and that it used it to profile and target voters, according to a report by Reuters. Get...

CA AG: Facebook Lags In Cambridge Analytica Probe Response
Facebook // November 07, 2019

California’s attorney general said that Facebook has continued “to drag its feet” when it comes to handing over documents pertaining to the state’s investigation into the social media giant and Cambridge Analytica. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Facebook Investor Lawsuit Is Dismissed 
Legal // September 26, 2019

A class-action lawsuit against Facebook from investors alleging they weren’t told about the impact of a privacy breach has been dismissed, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Federal Judge Green-Lights Facebook Privacy Lawsuit
Facebook // September 10, 2019

A federal judge has ruled that a class-action suit against Facebook can proceed. 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Facebook Privacy And Waning Consumer Trust In The ‘Wild West’ Of Intrusive Apps

September 11, 2018
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New Cambridge Analytica Leaks Uncover Election Influence In 68 Countries

January 06, 2020
A newly revealed massive leak by defunct data firm Cambridge Analytica has been exposed via internal documents, showing voter manipulation in at least 68 countries, according to reports on Monday (Jan. 6), citing former Cambridge Analytica employee and self-proclaimed whistleblower Brittany Kaiser. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

FTC Issues Opinion On Cambridge Analytica Scandal

December 06, 2019
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found on Friday (Dec. 6) that British political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica lied to people about the data it was collecting from Facebook, and that...

CA AG: Facebook Lags In Cambridge Analytica Probe Response

November 07, 2019
California’s attorney general said that Facebook has continued “to drag its feet” when it comes to handing over documents pertaining to the state’s investigation into the social media giant and...

Facebook Investor Lawsuit Is Dismissed 

September 26, 2019
A class-action lawsuit against Facebook from investors alleging they weren’t told about the impact of a privacy breach has been dismissed, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the...